Alkindi Sprinkle Alternatives Compared
| Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone) | Hydrocortisone | Prednisone |
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| Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone) | Hydrocortisone | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Adrenocortical Insufficiency. Alkindi Sprinkle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Asthma - acute, Crohn's Disease - Active, Ulcerative Proctitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Inflammatory Conditions, Shock, Ulcerative... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Related suggestions Adrenocortical Insufficiency
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| More about Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone) | More about Hydrocortisone | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Hydrocortisone has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 858 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other hydrocortisone brands include: Cortef, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef | Alkindi Sprinkle, Cortef, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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12 hours |
12 hours |
4 hours |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 608 drugs are known to interact with Alkindi Sprinkle:
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A total of 608 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocortisone:
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A total of 595 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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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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September 29, 2020 |
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February 21, 1955 |
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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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