E.E.S. Granules Alternatives Compared
| E.E.S. Granules (erythromycin) | Prednisone | Dapsone |
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| E.E.S. Granules (erythromycin) | Prednisone | Dapsone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Bowel Preparation, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bartonellosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infection, Dental Abscess... 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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Leprosy, Leprosy - Lepromatous, Leprosy - Tuberculoid, Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Linear IgA Disease, Pemphigoid, Pemphigus... View more |
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| More about E.E.S. Granules (erythromycin) | More about Prednisone | More about Dapsone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 859 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Dapsone has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other erythromycin brands include: E-Mycin, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, Erythrocot, PCE Dispertab, Wyamycin S View more | Rayos |
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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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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 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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 650 drugs are known to interact with E.E.S. Granules:
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A total of 595 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 244 drugs are known to interact with Dapsone:
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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. |
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February 21, 1955 |
July 03, 1979 |
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