Cort-Biotic Alternatives Compared
| Cort-Biotic (hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin / clavulanate |
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| Cort-Biotic (hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin / clavulanate |
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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
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be... View more |
Related suggestions Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 366 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 910 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% 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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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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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 | Amoclan, Augmentin, Augmentin XR | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
1.7 hours |
1.7 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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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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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Cort-Biotic:
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A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin / clavulanate:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 18, 1974 |
August 06, 1984 |
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