Comparing Finacea vs Sulfacetamide Sodium/sulfur Topical
| Finacea (azelaic acid) | Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical |
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| Finacea (azelaic acid) | Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea. Finacea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Acne, Rosacea. Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Finacea has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% 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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Lower cost generic |
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| Other azelaic acid brands include: Azelex, Finevin | Avar, Avar Cleanser, Avar Gel, Avar Green, Avar LS, Avar LS Cleanser, Avar-E, Avar-E Emollient, Avar-E Green, Avar-E LS, BP 10-Wash, Cerisa Wash, Clarifoam EF, Clenia Emollient Cream, Clenia Foaming Wash, Clenia Plus, Garimide, Plexion, Plexion Cleanser, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, SSS 10-4, SSS 10-5, SSS Cleanser, Sulfacleanse 8/4, Sulfatol, Sumadan, Sumadan XLT, Sumaxin, Sumaxin Cleansing Pads, Sumaxin CP, Suphera View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Finacea:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical:
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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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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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December 24, 2002 |
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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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