Retapamulin topical Alternatives Compared
Retapamulin topical | Mupirocin topical | Altabax |
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Retapamulin topical | Mupirocin topical | Altabax (retapamulin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Impetigo, Acne. retapamulin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, Impetigo, Skin and Structure Infection, Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections, Paronychia. mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Impetigo, Acne. Altabax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Impetigo
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Retapamulin topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Mupirocin topical has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Altabax has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: retapamulin topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: mupirocin topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Altabax side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all mupirocin topical prices |
View all Altabax prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Altabax | Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Pirnuo |
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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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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with retapamulin topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with Altabax:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
April 12, 2007 |
December 31, 1987 |
April 12, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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