Ycanth Alternatives Compared
| Ycanth (cantharidin) | Imiquimod topical | Aldara (imiquimod) |
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| Ycanth (cantharidin) | Imiquimod topical | Aldara (imiquimod) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Molluscum Contagiosum. Ycanth may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata, Molluscum Contagiosum. Imiquimod topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Condylomata Acuminata, Molluscum Contagiosum. Aldara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Molluscum Contagiosum
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| More about Ycanth (cantharidin) | More about Imiquimod topical | More about Aldara (imiquimod) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Imiquimod topical has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 455 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Aldara has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 135 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% 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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View all Ycanth side effects |
View all Imiquimod topical side effects |
View all Aldara side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Aldara, Zyclara | Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Summary unavailable. 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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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Imiquimod topical:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:
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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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July 21, 2023 |
February 27, 1997 |
February 27, 1997 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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