Cort-Biotic Alternatives Compared
| Cort-Biotic (hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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| Cort-Biotic (hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Amoxicillin | Cefdinir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Otitis Externa, Middle Ear Infections. Cort-Biotic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Cefdinir is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic effective at treating mild-to-moderate infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Side effects are generally mild but may... View more |
Related suggestions Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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| More about Cort-Biotic (hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | More about Amoxicillin | More about Cefdinir | ||||||||||||||||
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 363 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 391 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
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| Other hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: AK-Spore HC Otic Suspension, Antibiotic Ear, Casporyn HC, Cortatrigen, Cortatrigen Modified, Cortisporin Otic, Cortomycin, Drotic | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi |
N/A |
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| 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 |
1.7 hours |
2.3 hours |
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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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Cort-Biotic:
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A total of 43 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Cefdinir:
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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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January 18, 1974 |
December 04, 1997 |
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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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