Comparing Methylprednisolone vs Zinc Oxide Topical
Methylprednisolone | Zinc oxide topical |
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Methylprednisolone | Zinc oxide topical |
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Prescription only
Methylprednisolone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as... View more |
Over-the-counter
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. |
Related suggestions Dermatologic Lesion
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Methylprednisolone has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 474 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Zinc oxide topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: methylprednisolone side effects in more detail. |
See also: zinc oxide topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all methylprednisolone prices |
View all zinc oxide topical prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Solu-Medrol | AmeriDerm PeriShield, Ammens Medicated, Anorectal Cream, Aquaphor Diaper Rash, Arbonne Baby Care Diaper Rash Cream, Arbonne Baby Care Sunscreen, ARC, Argan Oil Moisturizer SPF 30, Aveeno Diaper Rash, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Caldesene, Calmol-4 Suppository, CareAll, Critic Aid, Delazinc, Dermagran BC, Desitin Creamy, Desitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment, Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste, Desitin Rapid Relief Cream, Desitin Rapid Relief Creamy, Diaparene, Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Relief, Dr Smith's Adult Barrier, Dr Smith's Diaper, Dr Smith's Diaper Rash, Dr Smith's Rash+Skin, Elta Seal Moisture Barrier, Flanders Buttocks Ointment, Geri-Protect, Mexsana, Pinxav, Rash Relief, Secura Protective Cream, Seniortopix Healix, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste, Sportz Block Dark, Sportz Block Light, Sportz Block Medium, Triple Paste, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 3 inch, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 4 inch, Vaginex Powder, Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation SPF 15, Z-Bum, Znlin View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
3.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with methylprednisolone:
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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. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
October 24, 1957 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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