Comparing Povidone Iodine Topical vs Silver Nitrate Topical
| Povidone iodine topical | Silver nitrate topical |
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| Povidone iodine topical | Silver nitrate topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Povidone iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Warts, Topical Disinfection. Silver nitrate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 73% reported a negative effect. |
Silver nitrate topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% 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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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | Grafco Silver Nitrate | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Povidone iodine topical:
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A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with Silver nitrate topical:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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March 31, 1989 |
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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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Further information
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