Comparing Dibucaine Topical vs Phenylephrine Topical
| Dibucaine topical | Phenylephrine topical |
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| Dibucaine topical | Phenylephrine topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Local Anesthesia, Burns - External. Dibucaine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching. Phenylephrine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Dibucaine topical has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Phenylephrine topical has an average rating of 5.5 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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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Dibucaine topical side effects |
View all Phenylephrine topical side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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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 Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Nupercainal | Anu-Med, Anusert Ointment, Avedana Hemorrhoidal, Formulation R, Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Medicone Hemorrhoidal, Prep-Hem, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Preparation H Suppositories View more | |
| 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 54 drugs are known to interact with Dibucaine topical:
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A total of 45 drugs are known to interact with Phenylephrine topical:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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Further information
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