Desonide topical Alternatives Compared
| Desonide topical | Stelara | Enstilar |
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| Desonide topical | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Enstilar (betamethasone / calcipotriene) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Dermatitis. desonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that works by binding to two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which have been identified as important contributors to chronic inflammation. Stelara... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis. Enstilar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Desonide topical | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | More about Enstilar (betamethasone / calcipotriene) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Desonide topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 235 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Enstilar has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: desonide topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Stelara side effects in more detail. |
See also: Enstilar side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all desonide topical prices |
View all Stelara prices |
View all Enstilar prices and generic prices |
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| Delonide, Desonate, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment, DesOwen, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, DesRx, LoKara, Verdeso View more | Other ustekinumab brands include: Wezlana | Other betamethasone / calcipotriene brands include: Dovobet, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Wynzora | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
1291.2 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with desonide topical:
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A total of 443 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Enstilar:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 04, 1972 |
September 25, 2009 |
October 16, 2015 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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