Comparing Ketoconazole Topical vs Terbinafine

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Ketoconazole topical

Terbinafine

Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. May also be prescribed off label for Androgenetic Alopecia.

Prescribed for Onychomycosis - Toenail, Tinea Capitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Onychomycosis - Fingernail, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis. terbinafine may also be used for purposes not... View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: headache.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	15 gram(s)
Dosage	2%
Per Unit^*	$1.10 - $1.78
Cost^*	$16.43 - $26.69

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Quantity	20 tablet
Dosage	250 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.01
Cost^*	$20.27

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Topical cream
Topical foam
Topical shampoo

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel Lamisil, Terbinex

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

200 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with terbinafine:

14 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names)
116 moderate drug interactions (468 brand and generic names)
11 minor drug interactions (65 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

Asthma

First Approval Date

December 31, 1985

May 10, 1996

WADA Class

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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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