Minocycline topical Alternatives Compared
| Minocycline topical | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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| Minocycline topical | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Periodontitis. Minocycline topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Prescription only
Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more |
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Minocycline topical has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 699 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1631 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Spironolactone prices |
View all Doxycycline prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Amzeeq, Arestin, Cleeravue-M, Zilxi | Aldactone, CaroSpir | Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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17.9 hours |
37 hours |
23 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Minocycline topical:
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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A total of 210 drugs are known to interact with Doxycycline:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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 21, 1960 |
December 05, 1967 |
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N/A |
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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