Efudex Alternatives Compared
| Efudex | Fluorouracil topical | Picato |
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| Efudex (fluorouracil) | Fluorouracil topical | Picato (ingenol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Skin Cancer. Efudex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Skin Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Warts. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Keratosis. Picato may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Keratosis
Actinic Keratosis
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| More about Efudex (fluorouracil) | More about Fluorouracil topical | More about Picato (ingenol) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Efudex has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 116 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Fluorouracil topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 285 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Picato has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Efudex side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluorouracil topical side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Picato side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Efudex prices and generic prices |
View all fluorouracil topical prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other fluorouracil brands include: Carac, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak | Carac, Efudex, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak |
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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. |
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. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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July 29, 1970 |
July 29, 1970 |
January 23, 2012 |
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