Maxidex Alternatives Compared
| Maxidex (dexamethasone) | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic |
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| Maxidex (dexamethasone) | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Uveitis, Conjunctivitis, Macular Edema, Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Iritis, Cyclitis, Keratitis. Maxidex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Eye Conditions, Trachoma. Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Maxidex has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Lotemax has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other dexamethasone brands include: AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Dexasol, Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex | Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax SM | AK-Sulf, Bleph-10, Cetamide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Maxidex:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Lotemax:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic:
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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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April 15, 2011 |
July 21, 1946 |
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