Comparing Fluconazole vs Selenium Sulfide Topical
Fluconazole | Selenium sulfide topical |
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Fluconazole | Selenium sulfide topical |
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Prescription only
Fluconazole is an effective antifungal agent that may be used to treat certain fungal or yeast infections. Side effects include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Tinea Versicolor, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. selenium sulfide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Fluconazole has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 528 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Selenium sulfide topical has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: fluconazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: selenium sulfide topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Diflucan | Dandrex, Exsel, Glo-Sel, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, SelRx, Selsun Blue Medicated, Selsun Blue Normal to Oily, Tersi Foam | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
50 hours |
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
Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
All Indications (excluding Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis) 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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 565 drugs are known to interact with fluconazole:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 29, 1990 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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