Comparing Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream vs Desonide Topical
| Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream (diphenhydramine / zinc acetate) | Desonide topical |
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| Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream (diphenhydramine / zinc acetate) | Desonide topical |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Pruritus, Dermatitis. Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Allergies. Desonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Desonide topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other diphenhydramine / zinc acetate brands include: Anti-Itch Extra Strength, Banophen Anti Itch, Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Cooling, Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief Stick, Benadryl Extra Strength Spray, Benadryl Original Strength Itch Stopping Cream, Diphenhist Topical, SM Anti-Itch | Delonide, Desonate, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment, DesOwen, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, DesRx, LoKara, Verdeso View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Desonide topical:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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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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January 04, 1972 |
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