FIRST Mouthwash BLM Alternatives Compared
| FIRST Mouthwash BLM (aluminum hydroxide / diphenhydramine / lidocaine / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone) | Triamcinolone topical | Dexamethasone |
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| FIRST Mouthwash BLM (aluminum hydroxide / diphenhydramine / lidocaine / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone) | Triamcinolone topical | Dexamethasone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Aphthous Ulcer. FIRST Mouthwash BLM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Planus, Dermatitis, Aphthous Ulcer, Eczema, Psoriasis, Stomatitis, Allergies. Triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more |
Related suggestions Aphthous Ulcer
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| More about Triamcinolone topical | More about Dexamethasone | |||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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FIRST Mouthwash BLM has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Triamcinolone topical has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 106 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 162 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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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View all Triamcinolone topical side effects |
View all Dexamethasone side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Triamcinolone topical prices |
View all Dexamethasone prices |
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| Dosage Forms | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Aricin, Aristocort A, Aristocort R, Cinalog, Cinolar, Delta-Tritex, DermacinRx Silazone, DermacinRx Trizapak, Dermasorb TA, Juulissa Pharmapak, Kenalog, Kourzeq, Oralone, SilaLite Pak, Treziopak, Trianex, Triasil, Triderm, Tritocin View more | De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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9.3 hours |
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N/A |
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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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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 779 drugs are known to interact with FIRST Mouthwash BLM:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Triamcinolone topical:
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A total of 807 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 23, 1958 |
October 30, 1958 |
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