Comparing DesOwen vs Elidel
| DesOwen (desonide) | Elidel (pimecrolimus) |
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| DesOwen (desonide) | Elidel (pimecrolimus) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Dermatitis. DesOwen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Perioral Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema. Elidel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about DesOwen (desonide) | More about Elidel (pimecrolimus) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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DesOwen has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Elidel has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% 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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View all DesOwen side effects |
View all Elidel side effects |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other desonide brands include: Delonide, Desonate, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, DesRx, LoKara, Verdeso View more |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with DesOwen:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Elidel:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 14, 1984 |
December 13, 2001 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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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