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Medications for Seborrheic Dermatitis

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
ketoconazole 7.7 21 reviews for ketoconazole to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Brand names:
Nizoral Topical, Extina, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel, Ketodan, Kuric
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
roflumilast 10 1 review for roflumilast to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx N
Generic name:
roflumilast topical
Brand name:
Zoryve Foam
Drug class:
selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
clobetasol Off-label 8.0 5 reviews for clobetasol to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
ciclopirox 9.3 3 reviews for ciclopirox to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Brand names:
Loprox, Ciclodan, CNL8 Nail
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nizoral Topical 10 1 review for Nizoral Topical to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
hydrocortisone Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand names:
Locoid, Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Caldecort, Cortizone-5, Dermtex HC, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid Lipocream, NuCort, Pandel, Sarnol-HC, Texacort, U-Cort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fluocinolone 10 1 review for fluocinolone to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Brand names:
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp), Derma-Smoothe / FS, Derma-Smoothe / FS (Body Oil), Synalar, Synalar Ointment
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Loprox 9.0 2 reviews for Loprox to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
selenium sulfide 6.2 5 reviews for selenium sulfide to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Brand names:
Dandrex, SelRx, Selsun Blue Medicated, Tersi Foam
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
pyrithione zinc 7.3 3 reviews for pyrithione zinc to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Brand names:
DermaZinc Shampoo, DHS Zinc, Beta Med, Dermazinc, Head & Shoulders, Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, Theraplex Z, Zincon, ZNP Bar
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
sulfacetamide sodium 10 2 reviews for sulfacetamide sodium to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
Brand names:
Klaron, Ovace, Mexar, Ovace Plus, Plexion NS Shampoo
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tacrolimus Off-label 8.0 1 review for tacrolimus to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
tacrolimus topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
coal tar 7.0 1 review for coal tar to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Brand names:
Neutrogena T/Gel, Anti-Dandruff, Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Cutar, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Elta Tar, Fototar, Ionil T, Medotar, MG217 Medicated Tar, MG217 Psoriasis, Neutrogena T/Derm, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Oxipor VHC, PC Tar, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Therapeutic
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dexamethasone Intensol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dexamethasone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Brand names:
Dexamethasone Intensol, De-Sone LA, Dxevo, HiDex
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Extina 10 1 review for Extina to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nizoral A-D 1.0 1 review for Nizoral A-D to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur 9.5 2 reviews for sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Brand names:
Avar LS Cleanser, Avar Cleanser, Avar-E, Avar-E Green, Avar-E LS, BP 10-Wash, Clarifoam EF, Clenia Plus, Plexion, Plexion Cleanser, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, SSS 10-4, SSS 10-5, SSS Cleanser, Sulfacleanse 8/4, Sumadan, Sumaxin, Sumaxin Cleansing Pads, Suphera
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xolegel 7.7 6 reviews for Xolegel to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
De-Sone LA Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp) 10 1 review for Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp) to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dxevo Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
HiDex Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Cort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp HP Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aquanil HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Avar LS Cleanser 10 1 review for Avar LS Cleanser to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Beta HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Caldecort Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cortizone-5 Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DermaZinc Shampoo 10 1 review for DermaZinc Shampoo to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Dermtex HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DHS Zinc Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Itch-X Lotion Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ketodan Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Klaron Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kuric Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Locoid Lipocream Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Neutrogena T/Gel Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
NuCort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ovace Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pandel Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sarnol-HC Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Texacort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
U-Cort Rate Add review OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anti-Dandruff Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Avar Cleanser Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avar-E Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avar-E Green Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avar-E LS Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Balnetar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Beta Med Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Betatar Gel Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
BP 10-Wash Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ciclodan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Clarifoam EF Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clenia Plus Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
CNL8 Nail Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
coal tar/salicylic acid Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
coal tar/salicylic acid topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions,
Cutar 7.0 1 review for Cutar to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Dandrex Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Derma-Smoothe / FS Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Derma-Smoothe / FS (Body Oil) Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dermazinc Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
DHS Tar Shampoo Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Doak Tar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Elta Tar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Fototar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Head & Shoulders Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ionil T Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Medotar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Mexar Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
MG217 Medicated Tar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
MG217 Psoriasis Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Neutrogena T/Derm Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Ovace Plus 10 1 review for Ovace Plus to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Oxipor VHC Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
PC Tar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Plexion Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Plexion Cleanser Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Plexion Cleansing Cloths Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Plexion NS Shampoo Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Psoriasin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
R A Acne Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Resinol Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
resorcinol Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
resorcinol topical
Brand names:
R A Acne, Resinol
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scytera Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
SelRx Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Selsun Blue Medicated Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
SSS 10-4 Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SSS 10-5 Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SSS Cleanser Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sulfacleanse 8/4 Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sumadan Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sumaxin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sumaxin Cleansing Pads Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Suphera Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical
Drug class:
topical antibiotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synalar Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Synalar Ointment Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
fluocinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tarsum Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Tersi Foam Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Therapeutic Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
coal tar topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Theraplex Z Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Zincon Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
ZNP Bar Rate Add review OTC N N
Generic name:
pyrithione zinc topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Zoryve Foam 10 1 review for Zoryve Foam to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis Rx N
Generic name:
roflumilast topical
Drug class:
selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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