Comparing Lamisil vs Penlac
| Lamisil (terbinafine) | Penlac (ciclopirox) |
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| Lamisil (terbinafine) | Penlac (ciclopirox) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Onychomycosis - Toenail, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Capitis, Onychomycosis - Fingernail, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis. Lamisil may also be used for purposes not listed... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Onychomycosis - Toenail, Onychomycosis - Fingernail. Penlac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Onychomycosis, Toenail
Onychomycosis, Fingernail
Popular comparisons
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| More about Lamisil (terbinafine) | More about Penlac (ciclopirox) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Lamisil has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 139 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Penlac has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% 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. | ||
View all Lamisil side effects |
View all Penlac side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other terbinafine brands include: Terbinex | Other ciclopirox brands include: Ciclodan, CNL8 Nail, Loprox, Penlac Nail Lacquer | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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200 hours |
N/A |
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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 B
No proven risk in humans
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 156 drugs are known to interact with Lamisil:
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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. |
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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May 10, 1996 |
December 17, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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