Salex Alternatives Compared
| Salex (salicylic acid) | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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| Salex (salicylic acid) | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders, Acne. Salex 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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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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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other salicylic acid brands include: Acne & Oil Control, Acne and Blemish Target, Acne Astringent Toner Pads, Acne Cleansing Pads, Acne Cleansing Wipes, ACNE FIGHTING FOUNDATION, ACNE FIGHTING ROLL ON GEL, Acne Lab Foam Cleanser, Acne Off Acne Treatment, Acne Off Acne Treatment Facial, Acne Solution, Acne Solution Clearing Concealer Acne Medication All Skin Types, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLARIFYING, ACNE SOLUTIONS CLEANSING BAR FOR FACE AND BODY, Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam, Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel, Acnevir, Acnevir Facial Wash, Acnex, Acnisal, Acnomel Acne Mask, Adasept Acne, Akurza, Aliclen, Bazuka Extra Strength, Bensal HP, Bioelements Active Astringent, Biore Blemish Undercover Agent, CeraVe SA Renewing, Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub, Clean & Clear Concealing Treatment, Clean & Clear Dual Action, Clear Away Wart Removal System, Clear Logix Acne Spot Treatment, Clear Logix Deep Cleansing Acne Treatment, Clear Logix Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, Clear Logix Oil Fighting Daily Wash, Clear Logix Oily Skin Astringent, Clear Logix Sensitive Skin Astringent, Clear Up Prep, Clearasil 3-In-1 Cleanser, Clearasil Acne Fighting, Clearasil Blackhead Clearing Pads, Clearasil Ice Wash, Clearasil Overnight Defense, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Astringent, Clearasil Stayclear Deep Clean Pad, Clearasil Total Control Daily, Clearasil Total Control Deep Pore Cleanser, Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment, Clinique Acne Solutions Concealing, Clinique Acne Solutions Oil Control Cleansing Mask, Clinique Acne Solutions Quick Clearing, Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Treatment, Compound W, Denorex Extra Strength, Derma Controle: Nettoyant Moussant, Derma Controle: Normalisant, Derma Controle: Purifiante, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo Plus Conditioner, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Extra Thick, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Ultra-Thin, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callous Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn/Callus Remover, Dr Scholl's OneStep Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's OneStep Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Duofilm, Duoplant, Durasal, Fostex, Freezeone One Step, Freezone, Freezone Corn Remover, Gets-It Corn and Callus Remover, Gordofilm, Hydrisalic, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, KeralytGel, Let Me Clarify Gel, Mediplast, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Sal, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleanser, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Face Scrub, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, P & S, Propa PH Acne Mask, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Propa pH Acne Med Maximum Strength, Propa PH Foaming Face Wash, Propa PH Maximum Strength, Propa PH Skin Cleanser Normal/Sensitive, Psoriasin Medicated Wash, Rayasal, Sal-Plant Gel, Salactic Film, Salex Cream, Salicate, Salvax, Salycim, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Selsun Blue Deep Cleansing, Selsun Blue Naturals Island Breeze, Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Dual Textured, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stri-Dex Super Scrub, Stridex Body Focus, Stridex Maximum Strength, Stridex Naturally Clear, Terasic, Tinamed Plantar, Trans-Ver-Sal, UltraSal-ER, Virasal, Wart Remover, Xalix, Yat Tip Xiao Corn and Callus Removing Plaster, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Clearing Facial Toner, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Body Wash, Yes To Tomatoes Acne Fighting Paper Mask, Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin Corrective Concealer Light Tint, Yes To Tomatoes Daily Repair Treatment, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser, Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Mud Mask, YS Solution Ac Care, YS Solution Ac Control Skin Regular Mild, YS Solution Intensive AC Care View more | 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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N/A |
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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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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 8 drugs are known to interact with Salex:
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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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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January 21, 1960 |
December 05, 1967 |
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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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