Dial Antibacterial Gold Alternatives Compared
| Dial Antibacterial Gold (benzalkonium chloride) | Betadine (povidone iodine) | Iodine topical |
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| Dial Antibacterial Gold (benzalkonium chloride) | Betadine (povidone iodine) | Iodine topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Dial Antibacterial Gold may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Betadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (benzalkonium chloride) | More about Betadine (povidone iodine) | More about Iodine topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Betadine has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other benzalkonium chloride brands include: Bactine Max Wound Wash, Benza, Cold Sore Treatment, CureChrome, Cuticura, Dial Complete Antibacterial Gold, Dial Complete Antibacterial Spring Water, Dial Complete Antibacterial White, Dial Complete Antibacterial White Tea, Eudermis, HandClens 2 in 1, Merthiolate, Neosporin First Aid Antiseptic, Neosporin Wound Cleanser, Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, RevitaDERM Wound Care, Thera Antimicrobial, Zephiran Chloride View more | Other povidone iodine brands include: 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | Iodine Mild, Iodine Tincture, Strong Iodine | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Dial Antibacterial Gold:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Betadine:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Iodine topical:
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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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