Altabax Alternatives Compared
| Altabax | Mupirocin topical | Ceftin |
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| Altabax (retapamulin) | Mupirocin topical | Ceftin (cefuroxime) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Impetigo. May also be prescribed off label for Acne. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Impetigo, Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, Skin and Structure Infection, Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections, Paronychia. mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bacterial Infection, Bronchitis, Bone infection, Epiglottitis, Gonococcal Infection - Disseminated, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Impetigo, Joint Infection... View more |
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| More about Altabax (retapamulin) | More about Mupirocin topical | More about Ceftin (cefuroxime) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Altabax has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Mupirocin topical has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Ceftin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Altabax side effects in more detail. |
See also: mupirocin topical side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Ceftin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Altabax prices |
View all mupirocin topical prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Pirnuo | Other cefuroxime brands include: Zinacef | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
1.7 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 77 drugs are known to interact with Altabax:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with Ceftin:
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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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No known disease 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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April 12, 2007 |
December 31, 1987 |
December 28, 1987 |
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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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