Mediplast Alternatives Compared
| Mediplast | Salicylic acid topical | Fluorouracil topical |
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| Mediplast (salicylic acid) | Salicylic acid topical | Fluorouracil topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Warts. Mediplast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Warts, Dermatological Disorders, Acne, Dandruff. salicylic acid topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Skin Cancer, Warts. fluorouracil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Salicylic acid topical has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Fluorouracil topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 298 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Mediplast side effects in more detail. |
See also: salicylic acid topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluorouracil topical side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other salicylic acid brands include: Acne & Oil Control, Acne and Blemish Target, Acne Astringent Toner Pads, Acne Cleansing Pads, Acne Cleansing Wipes, ACNE FIGHTING FOUNDATION, ACNE FIGHTING ROLL ON GEL, Acne Lab Foam Cleanser, Acne Off Acne Treatment, Acne Off Acne Treatment Facial, Acne Solution, Acne Solution Clearing Concealer Acne Medication All Skin Types, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLARIFYING, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLEANSING BAR FOR FACE AND BODY, Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam, Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel, Acnevir, Acnevir Facial Wash, Acnex, Acnisal, Acnomel Acne Mask, Adasept Acne, Akurza, Aliclen, Bazuka Extra Strength, Bensal HP, Bioelements Active Astringent, Biore Blemish Undercover Agent, CeraVe SA Renewing, Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub, Clean & Clear Concealing Treatment, Clean & Clear Dual Action, Clear Away Wart Removal System, Clear Logix Acne Spot Treatment, Clear Logix Deep Cleansing Acne Treatment, Clear Logix Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, Clear Logix Oil Fighting Daily Wash, Clear Logix Oily Skin Astringent, Clear Logix Sensitive Skin Astringent, Clear Up Prep, Clearasil 3-In-1 Cleanser, Clearasil Acne Fighting, Clearasil Blackhead Clearing Pads, Clearasil Ice Wash, Clearasil Overnight Defense, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Astringent, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Pad, Clearasil Total Control Daily, Clearasil Total Control Deep Pore Cleanser, Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment, Clinique Acne Solutions Concealing, Clinique Acne Solutions Oil Control Cleansing Mask, Clinique Acne Solutions Quick Clearing, Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Treatment, Compound W, Denorex Extra Strength, Derma Controle: Nettoyant Moussant, Derma Controle: Normalisant, Derma Controle: Purifiante, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo Plus Conditioner, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Extra Thick, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Ultra-Thin, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callous Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callus Remover, Dr Scholl's OneStep Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's OneStep Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Duofilm, Duoplant, Durasal, Fostex, Freezeone One Step, Freezone, Freezone Corn Remover, Gets-It Corn and Callus Remover, Gordofilm, Hydrisalic, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, KeralytGel, Let Me Clarify Gel, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Sal, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleanser, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Face Scrub, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, P & S, Propa PH Acne Mask, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Propa pH Acne Med Maximum Strength, Propa PH Foaming Face Wash, Propa PH Maximum Strength, Propa PH Skin Cleanser Normal/Sensitive, Psoriasin Medicated Wash, Rayasal, Sal-Plant Gel, Salactic Film, Salex, Salex Cream, Salicate, Salvax, Salycim, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Selsun Blue Deep Cleansing, Selsun Blue Naturals Island Breeze, Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Dual Textured, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stri-Dex Super Scrub, Stridex Body Focus, Stridex Maximum Strength, Stridex Naturally Clear, Terasic, Tinamed Plantar, Trans-Ver-Sal, UltraSal-ER, Virasal, Wart Remover, Xalix, Yat Tip Xiao Corn and Callus Removing Plaster, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Clearing Facial Toner, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Body Wash, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Paper Mask, Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Corrective Concealer Light Tint, Yes To Tomatoes Daily Repair Treatment, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask, YS Solution Ac Care, YS Solution Ac Control Skin Regular Mild, YS Solution Intensive AC Care View more | Acne & Oil Control, Acne and Blemish Target, Acne Astringent Toner Pads, Acne Cleansing Pads, Acne Cleansing Wipes, ACNE FIGHTING FOUNDATION, ACNE FIGHTING ROLL ON GEL, Acne Lab Foam Cleanser, Acne Off Acne Treatment, Acne Off Acne Treatment Facial, Acne Solution, Acne Solution Clearing Concealer Acne Medication All Skin Types, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLARIFYING, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLEANSING BAR FOR FACE AND BODY, Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam, Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel, Acnevir, Acnevir Facial Wash, Acnex, Acnisal, Acnomel Acne Mask, Adasept Acne, Akurza, Aliclen, Bazuka Extra Strength, Bensal HP, Bioelements Active Astringent, Biore Blemish Undercover Agent, CeraVe SA Renewing, Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub, Clean & Clear Concealing Treatment, Clean & Clear Dual Action, Clear Away Wart Removal System, Clear Logix Acne Spot Treatment, Clear Logix Deep Cleansing Acne Treatment, Clear Logix Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, Clear Logix Oil Fighting Daily Wash, Clear Logix Oily Skin Astringent, Clear Logix Sensitive Skin Astringent, Clear Up Prep, Clearasil 3-In-1 Cleanser, Clearasil Acne Fighting, Clearasil Blackhead Clearing Pads, Clearasil Ice Wash, Clearasil Overnight Defense, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Astringent, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Pad, Clearasil Total Control Daily, Clearasil Total Control Deep Pore Cleanser, Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment, Clinique Acne Solutions Concealing, Clinique Acne Solutions Oil Control Cleansing Mask, Clinique Acne Solutions Quick Clearing, Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Treatment, Compound W, Denorex Extra Strength, Derma Controle: Nettoyant Moussant, Derma Controle: Normalisant, Derma Controle: Purifiante, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo Plus Conditioner, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Extra Thick, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Ultra-Thin, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callous Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callus Remover, Dr Scholl's OneStep Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's OneStep Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Duofilm, Duoplant, Durasal, Fostex, Freezeone One Step, Freezone, Freezone Corn Remover, Gets-It Corn and Callus Remover, Gordofilm, Hydrisalic, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, KeralytGel, Let Me Clarify Gel, Mediplast, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Sal, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleanser, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Face Scrub, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, P & S, Propa PH Acne Mask, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Propa pH Acne Med Maximum Strength, Propa PH Foaming Face Wash, Propa PH Maximum Strength, Propa PH Skin Cleanser Normal/Sensitive, Psoriasin Medicated Wash, Rayasal, Sal-Plant Gel, Salactic Film, Salex, Salex Cream, Salicate, Salvax, Salycim, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Selsun Blue Deep Cleansing, Selsun Blue Naturals Island Breeze, Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Dual Textured, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stri-Dex Super Scrub, Stridex Body Focus, Stridex Maximum Strength, Stridex Naturally Clear, Terasic, Tinamed Plantar, Trans-Ver-Sal, UltraSal-ER, Virasal, Wart Remover, Xalix, Yat Tip Xiao Corn and Callus Removing Plaster, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Clearing Facial Toner, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Body Wash, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Paper Mask, Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Corrective Concealer Light Tint, Yes To Tomatoes Daily Repair Treatment, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask, YS Solution Ac Care, YS Solution Ac Control Skin Regular Mild, YS Solution Intensive AC Care View more | Carac, Efudex, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Mediplast:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with salicylic acid topical:
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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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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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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. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 29, 1970 |
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