Comparing Elidel vs Aclovate
| Elidel (pimecrolimus) | Aclovate (alclometasone) |
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| Elidel (pimecrolimus) | Aclovate (alclometasone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Perioral Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema. Elidel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Eczema, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis. Aclovate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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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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| 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. |
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 98 drugs are known to interact with Elidel:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Aclovate:
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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 13, 2001 |
December 14, 1982 |
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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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