Comparing Isotretinoin vs Aqua Care
Isotretinoin | Aqua Care |
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Isotretinoin | Aqua Care (urea) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Granuloma Annulare, Melanoma - Metastatic, Pityriasis rubra pilaris. isotretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders, Dry Skin, Pityriasis rubra pilaris. Aqua Care may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Pityriasis rubra pilaris
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Isotretinoin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1057 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: isotretinoin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aqua Care side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Absorica, Absorica LD, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane | Other urea brands include: Aluvea, Aquaphilic with Urea, Atrac-Tain, Carb-O-Philic/10, Carb-O-Philic/20, Carmol, Carmol 10, Carmol 20, Carmol 40, CEM-Urea, Cerovel, Dermasorb XM, Dermatol 10, Epimide 50, Gordons Urea, Gormel, Gormel 10, Hydro 35, Hydro 40, Hydro 40 Foam, Kera Nail, Kera-42, Keralac, Keratol 45, Nutraplus, Rea Lo 39, Rea-Lo, Rinnovi Nail System, Rynoderm, U-Kera, Ultra Mide, Umecta, Umecta Mousse, Umecta Nail Film, Umecta Nail Film with Pen Applicator, Umecta PD, Uramaxin, Uramaxin TS, URE-39, URE-K, Urea Nail, Ureacin-10, Ureacin-20, Urevaz, Utopic 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. | |||||||||
32 hours |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with isotretinoin:
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
May 07, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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