Comparing Dibucaine Topical vs Preparation H Maximum Strength
| Dibucaine topical | Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) |
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| Dibucaine topical | Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Local Anesthesia, Anal Itching, Burns - External. Dibucaine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids. Preparation H Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Dibucaine topical | More about Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) | ||||||||
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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. |
Preparation H Maximum Strength has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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 |
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| Nupercainal | Other glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine brands include: Preparation H Multi-Symptom | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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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. |
Summary unavailable. |
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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 95 drugs are known to interact with Preparation H Maximum Strength:
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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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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