Collagenase topical Alternatives Compared
| Collagenase topical | Fluorouracil topical | Efudex (fluorouracil) |
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| Collagenase topical | Fluorouracil topical | Efudex (fluorouracil) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Keratosis, Dermal Ulcer. Collagenase topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Warts, Keratosis, Skin Cancer. Fluorouracil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis, Skin Cancer. Efudex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Collagenase topical | More about Fluorouracil topical | More about Efudex (fluorouracil) | ||||||||||||||||
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Collagenase topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Fluorouracil topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Efudex has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 123 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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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. |
View all Fluorouracil topical prices |
View all Efudex prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Collagenase Santyl, Santyl | Carac, Efudex, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak | Other fluorouracil brands include: Carac, Efudex Occlusion Pack, Fluoroplex, Tolak | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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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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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Collagenase topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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June 04, 1965 |
July 29, 1970 |
July 29, 1970 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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