Comparing Medrol Dosepak vs Zinc Oxide Topical
Medrol Dosepakmethylprednisolone |
Zinc oxide topical |
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Prescribed for Inflammatory Conditions, Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Asthma - acute, Asthma - Maintenance, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatologic Lesion, Gout - Acute,... more |
Prescribed for Anal Itching, Dermatologic Lesion, Diaper Rash, Prevention of Sunburn. zinc oxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Over the counter |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.4
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9.7
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Side Effects |
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See the full Medrol Dosepak side effects document. |
See the full zinc oxide topical side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, and Solu-Medrol | AmeriDerm PeriShield, Ammens Medicated, Anorectal Cream, Arbonne Baby Care Diaper Rash Cream,... more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3.5 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 764 drugs are known to interact with Medrol Dosepak:
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Inflammatory Conditions I had extreme fatigue with back pain, headache and nausea for 3-4 weeks. I couldn't sleep but was tired all the time. After 2-3 days taking the 6 day Dosepak I felt 80% better. I was still a little fatigued and my back still hurt some but I truly felt 80% better. I am starting day 4 tomorrow and hope to continue on this path as life has been absolutely miserable the last few weeks.