Comparing Betamethasone Topical vs Synalar Ointment
| Betamethasone topical | Synalar Ointment (fluocinolone) |
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| Betamethasone topical | Synalar Ointment (fluocinolone) |
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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 and OTC
Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Dermatitis. Synalar Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Lichen Sclerosus
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Betamethasone topical has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Synalar 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. |
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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 Betamethasone topical side effects |
View all Synalar Ointment side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Beta-Val, Betnovate, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Luxiq, Sernivo | Other fluocinolone brands include: Derma-Smoothe/FS, Derma-Smoothe/FS (Body Oil), Derma-Smoothe/FS (Scalp), Dermotic, Fluonid, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar TS View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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6.5 hours |
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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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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 48 drugs are known to interact with Betamethasone topical:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Synalar Ointment:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 02, 1967 |
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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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