Comparing Altabax vs Epiduo
Altabax | Epiduo |
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Altabax (retapamulin) | Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Impetigo, Acne. Altabax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Epiduo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Altabax (retapamulin) | More about Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
Epiduo has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 722 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Altabax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Epiduo side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Altabax prices |
View all Epiduo prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other adapalene / benzoyl peroxide brands include: Epiduo Forte | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
51 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with Altabax:
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A total of 17 drugs are known to interact with Epiduo:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 12, 2007 |
December 08, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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