Tri-Luma Alternatives Compared
| Tri-Luma | Tranexamic acid | Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical |
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| Tri-Luma (fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin) | Tranexamic acid | Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Melasma. Tri-Luma may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Melasma, Bleeding Disorder, Menstrual Disorders, Factor IX Deficiency, Hemophilia A. tranexamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Melasma. fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Tri-Luma has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 88 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Tranexamic acid has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 275 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 90 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Tri-Luma side effects in more detail. |
See also: tranexamic acid side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Tri-Luma prices |
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| Other fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin brands include: Triderma | Cyklokapron, Lysteda | Tri-Luma, Triderma | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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2 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Tri-Luma:
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A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with tranexamic acid:
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin 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. |
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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January 18, 2002 |
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January 18, 2002 |
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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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