Comparing Collagenase Topical vs Iodosorb
| Collagenase topical | Iodosorb |
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| Collagenase topical | Iodosorb (cadexomer iodine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Keratosis. May also be prescribed off label for Dermal Ulcer. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dermal Ulcer. Iodosorb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dermal Ulcer
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| More about Collagenase topical | More about Iodosorb (cadexomer iodine) | |
| Generic Status | ||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Collagenase topical has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Iodosorb has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
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See also: collagenase topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Iodosorb side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Collagenase Santyl, Santyl | Other cadexomer iodine brands include: Iodoflex | |
| 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 |
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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with collagenase topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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. |
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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June 04, 1965 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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.
Further information
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