Difil G Alternatives Compared
| Difil G | Montelukast | Prednisone |
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| Difil G (dyphylline / guaifenesin) | Montelukast | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma, Bronchitis. Difil G may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about Difil G (dyphylline / guaifenesin) | More about Montelukast | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||
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Montelukast has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 567 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 857 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Montelukast prices |
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| Other dyphylline / guaifenesin brands include: D-G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dilex-G 200, Dilex-G 400, Dilor-G, Dy-G, Dyfilin GG, Dyflex-G, Dyline GG, Dyphyl GG, Dyphyllin-GG, Dyphylline GG, Dyphylline GG ES View more | Singulair | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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2 hours |
5.5 hours |
4 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with Difil G:
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A total of 112 drugs are known to interact with Montelukast:
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A total of 595 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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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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February 21, 1955 |
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N/A |
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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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