Selenium sulfide topical Alternatives Compared
| Selenium sulfide topical | Ketoconazole topical | Ketoconazole |
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| Selenium sulfide topical | Ketoconazole topical | Ketoconazole |
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Prescribed for Tinea Versicolor, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dandruff. selenium sulfide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. May also be prescribed off label for Androgenetic Alopecia. |
Prescribed for Chromomycosis, Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis. May also be prescribed off label for Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Dermatophytosis... View more |
Choose a suggestion below Tinea Versicolor
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| More about Selenium sulfide topical | More about Ketoconazole topical | More about Ketoconazole | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Selenium sulfide topical has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 41 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Ketoconazole topical has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Ketoconazole has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full selenium sulfide topical side effects document. |
See the full ketoconazole topical side effects document. |
See the full ketoconazole side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all selenium sulfide topical prices |
View all ketoconazole topical prices |
View all ketoconazole prices |
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| Dandrex, Exsel, Glo-Sel, SelRx, Selsun Blue Medicated, Selsun Blue Normal to Oily, Tersi Foam | Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel |
N/A |
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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
4.6 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 618 drugs are known to interact with ketoconazole:
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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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 31, 1985 |
June 12, 1981 |
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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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