Comparing Diclofenac Ophthalmic vs Maxitrol
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Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis, Inhibition of Intraoperative Miosis, Corneal Ulcer, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. diclofenac ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescribed for Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratoconjunctivitis, Keratitis, Uveitis. Maxitrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: increased intraocular pressure, and keratitis. See the full diclofenac ophthalmic side effects document. |
See the full Maxitrol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all diclofenac ophthalmic prices |
View all Maxitrol prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Voltaren Ophthalmic | Other dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: AK-Trol, Dexacine, Dexasporin, Neo-Poly-Dex, NPD Ophthalmic Ointment, Poly-Dex | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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 |
N/A |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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 73 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac ophthalmic:
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A total of 80 drugs are known to interact with Maxitrol:
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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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First Approval Date |
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July 19, 1963 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.