Comparing Iodine vs Merthiolate
Iodine | Merthiolate |
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Iodine | Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride) |
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iodine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Merthiolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride) | ||
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Merthiolate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
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Other benzalkonium chloride brands include: Bactine Max Wound Wash, Benza, Cold Sore Treatment, CureChrome, Cuticura, Dial Antibacterial Gold, Dial Complete Antibacterial Gold, Dial Complete Antibacterial Spring Water, Dial Complete Antibacterial White, Dial Complete Antibacterial White Tea, Eudermis, HandClens 2 in 1, Neosporin First Aid Antiseptic, Neosporin Wound Cleanser, Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, RevitaDERM Wound Care, Thera Antimicrobial, Zephiran Chloride 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 | ||
Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with iodine:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Merthiolate:
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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. |
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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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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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