Gentian violet topical Alternatives Compared
| Gentian violet topical | Nystatin | Fluconazole |
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| Gentian violet topical | Nystatin | Fluconazole |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Oral Thrush, Fungal Infection Prophylaxis. gentian violet topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Oral Thrush, Gastrointestinal Candidiasis. nystatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
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Gentian violet topical has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Nystatin has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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. |
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See also: gentian violet topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: nystatin side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluconazole side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Bio-Statin | Diflucan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
50 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with nystatin:
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A total of 565 drugs are known to interact with fluconazole:
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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. |
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. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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September 16, 1964 |
January 29, 1990 |
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N/A |
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