Comparing Elidel vs Clindamycin Topical
Elidel | Clindamycin topical |
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Elidel (pimecrolimus) | Clindamycin topical |
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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 Bacterial Vaginosis, Perioral Dermatitis, Acne. clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Elidel has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 92 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Clindamycin topical has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 230 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Elidel side effects in more detail. |
See also: clindamycin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Elidel prices and generic prices |
View all clindamycin topical prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
C/T/S, Cleocin Ovules, Cleocin T, Cleocin Vaginal, Clinda-Derm, Clindacin, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin P, Clindacin PAC, Clindagel, Clindamax, ClindaReach Pledget, Clindesse, Clindets, Clindets Pledget, Evoclin, Xaciato View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 92 drugs are known to interact with Elidel:
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A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with clindamycin topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
December 13, 2001 |
July 09, 1980 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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.
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