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Comparing Altabax

Altabax

retapamulin

Prescribed for Impetigo. May also be prescribed off label for Acne.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.2
10 Reviews

For Impetigo Only day one, but I think it's starting to work. But I had to write in - this medicine STINGS like crazy on any type of open sore. Takes an hour or so to calm down. It works great.

8
snouter

For Impetigo My daughter's impetigo improved dramatically after just two applications of this medicine. She is 18 months old and has fair skin and she did not indicate any discomfort at all (and she certainly would have!). We used the ointment for a total of 10 applications (2 x a day for 5 days) and I would say there was an 80% improvement- I was amazed and thankful!

9
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 15 gram(s)
Dosage 1%
Per Unit* $15.77 - $19.59
Cost* $236.56 - $293.86
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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Topical ointment

Brand Names

N/A

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.

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 75 drugs are known to interact with Altabax:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 2 moderate drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)
  • 73 minor drug interactions (245 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

April 12, 2007

WADA Class

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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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