Whitfields Ointment Alternatives Compared
| Whitfields Ointment | Betamethasone topical | Triamcinolone |
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| Whitfields Ointment (benzoic acid/salicylic acid) | Betamethasone topical | Triamcinolone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders. Whitfields Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Betamethasone topical is the name for multiple betamethasone preparations that vary in potency from medium to super-high depending on the concentration of betamethasone, the vehicle, the salt used... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Alopecia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Osteoarthritis, Allergies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... View more |
Related suggestions Dermatological Disorders
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| More about Betamethasone topical | More about Triamcinolone | |||||||||||||||||
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Whitfields Ointment has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Betamethasone topical has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 220 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Whitfields Ointment side effects in more detail. |
See also: betamethasone topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: triamcinolone side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all betamethasone topical prices |
View all triamcinolone prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Beta-Val, Betnovate, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Luxiq, Sernivo | Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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6.5 hours |
36 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 N
Not classified
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Whitfields Ointment:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with betamethasone topical:
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A total of 582 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone:
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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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No known disease 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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September 02, 1967 |
December 03, 1957 |
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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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