Benzyl alcohol topical Alternatives Compared
| Benzyl alcohol topical | Valacyclovir | Valtrex (valacyclovir) |
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| Benzyl alcohol topical | Valacyclovir | Valtrex (valacyclovir) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Head Lice. Benzyl alcohol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, herpes zoster, and chickenpox. It is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body. Valacyclovir should be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt... View more |
Related suggestions Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis)
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| More about Benzyl alcohol topical | More about Valacyclovir | More about Valtrex (valacyclovir) | ||||||||||||||||
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Benzyl alcohol topical has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Valacyclovir has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 495 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Valtrex has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 303 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% 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 Benzyl alcohol topical side effects |
View all Valacyclovir side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Zilactin Early Relief Cold Sore Gel, Zilactin-L | Valtrex |
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| 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 |
3.1 hours |
3.1 hours |
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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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 91 drugs are known to interact with Valacyclovir:
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Valtrex:
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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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April 09, 2009 |
June 23, 1995 |
June 23, 1995 |
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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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