Comparing Gentamicin Topical vs Zovirax Cream
| Gentamicin topical | Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) |
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| Gentamicin topical | Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Skin and Structure Infection, Paronychia. Gentamicin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Zovirax Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Gentamicin topical | More about Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Gentamicin topical has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Zovirax Cream has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% 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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View all Gentamicin topical side effects |
View all Zovirax Cream side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| G-Myticin, Garamycin Topical | Other acyclovir brands include: Zovirax Ointment | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
4 hours |
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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 N
Not classified
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Gentamicin topical:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Zovirax Cream:
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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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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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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March 15, 1966 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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