Comparing Desonide Topical vs Tacrolimus Topical
Desonide topical | Tacrolimus topical |
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Desonide topical | Tacrolimus topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Allergies. desonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Planopilaris, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Psoriasis. tacrolimus topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
Tacrolimus topical has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 152 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: desonide topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: tacrolimus topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all desonide topical prices |
View all tacrolimus topical prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Delonide, Desonate, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment, DesOwen, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, DesRx, LoKara, Verdeso View more | Protopic, Tacrus | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
21.2 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 47 drugs are known to interact with desonide 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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
January 04, 1972 |
December 08, 2000 |
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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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