Brilliant green / gentian violet / proflavine hemisulfate topical Alternatives Compared
| Brilliant green / gentian violet / proflavine hemisulfate topical | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) |
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| Brilliant green / gentian violet / proflavine hemisulfate topical | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Infection Prophylaxis. Brilliant green / gentian violet / proflavine hemisulfate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, otitis media, bronchitis, shigellosis, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, and traveler's diarrhea... View more |
Prescription only
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is a combination antibiotic that kills bacteria by blocking two steps in their production of essential nucleic acids. It treats urinary tract infections, ear... View more |
Related suggestionsInfection Prophylaxis |
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| More about Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | More about Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1749 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Bactrim has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 631 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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| Kerr Triple Dye, Triple Dye | Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | ||||||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
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Category D
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Brilliant green / gentian violet / proflavine hemisulfate topical:
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A total of 491 drugs are known to interact with Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim:
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A total of 491 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim:
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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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July 30, 1973 |
July 30, 1973 |
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