Comparing Prednisone vs Diflorasone Topical
Prednisone | Diflorasone topical |
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Prednisone | Diflorasone topical |
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Prescription only
Prednisone 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 adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Skin Rash, Urticaria. diflorasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema
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More about Prednisone | More about Diflorasone topical | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 852 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Diflorasone topical has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
See also: diflorasone topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all prednisone prices |
View all diflorasone topical prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Rayos | Apexicon, ApexiCon E | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
N/A |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 587 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with diflorasone topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
February 21, 1955 |
September 14, 1977 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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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