Aldara Alternatives Compared
| Aldara | Imiquimod topical | Cimetidine |
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| Aldara (imiquimod) | Imiquimod topical | Cimetidine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata. May also be prescribed off label for Molluscum Contagiosum. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata. May also be prescribed off label for Molluscum Contagiosum. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cutaneous Mastocytosis, Duodenal Ulcer, Erosive Esophagitis, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis, Upper GI... View more |
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| More about Aldara (imiquimod) | More about Imiquimod topical | More about Cimetidine | ||||||||||||||||
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Aldara has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 130 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Imiquimod topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 436 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Cimetidine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Aldara side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: imiquimod topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: cimetidine side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all imiquimod topical prices |
View all cimetidine prices |
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| Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara | Aldara, Zyclara | Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet HB | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with imiquimod topical:
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A total of 444 drugs are known to interact with cimetidine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 27, 1997 |
February 27, 1997 |
August 16, 1977 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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