| Acne Vulgaris
Epiduo Forte vs Targadox
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for acne vulgaris.Deep comparison between: Epiduo vs Targadox with Prescriber.AI
AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsTargadox has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Epiduo based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Targadox but not Epiduo, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Epiduo
Targadox
At A Glance
Topical
Daily
Retinoid + benzoyl peroxide combination
Oral
Daily to twice daily
Tetracycline antibiotic
Indications
- Acne Vulgaris
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- TYPHUS
- Q Fever
- Rickettsialpox
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Urinary tract infection
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Psittacosis
- Trachoma
- Inclusion conjunctivitis
- Urethritis
- Uterine Cervicitis
- Proctitis
- non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
- Relapsing Fever
- Chancroid
- Plague
- Tularemia
- Cholera
- Campylobacter infection
- Brucellosis
- Bartonella Infections
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Anthrax disease
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Yaws
- Listeriosis
- Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
- Actinomycosis
- Clostridium Infections
- Amebiasis
- Acne Vulgaris
- Malaria
Dosing
Acne Vulgaris Apply a thin film once daily after washing to affected areas of the face and/or trunk; use a pea-sized amount for each area of the face.
Adults (general infections) 200 mg on day 1 (100 mg every 12 hours), then 100 mg/day maintenance; 100 mg every 12 hours for severe or chronic Urinary tract infection.
Pediatric patients <45 kg (severe infections) 2.2 mg/kg every 12 hours; for less severe disease (>8 years, <45 kg): 4.4 mg/kg divided into two doses on day 1, then 2.2 mg/kg/day as a single or divided dose. Children >=45 kg receive the adult dose.
Gonorrhea 100 mg twice daily for 7 days; alternate single-visit dose: 300 mg followed by 300 mg 1 hour later, may be taken with food or beverage.
Urethritis, Uterine Cervicitis, Proctitis, non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) 100 mg twice daily for 7 days.
Syphilis (early, penicillin-allergic patients) 100 mg twice daily for 2 weeks.
Syphilis (>1 year duration, penicillin-allergic patients) 100 mg twice daily for 4 weeks.
Malaria (prophylaxis) Adults: 100 mg once daily beginning 1-2 days before travel, continuing during travel, and for 4 weeks after leaving the malarious area. Pediatric patients >8 years: 2 mg/kg once daily up to the adult dose.
Anthrax disease (inhalational, post-exposure) Adults: 100 mg twice daily for 60 days. Children <45 kg: 2.2 mg/kg twice daily for 60 days; children >=45 kg receive the adult dose.
Contraindications
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- Hypersensitivity to any of the tetracyclines
Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=1%) Dry skin, contact dermatitis, application site burning, application site irritation, skin irritation
Postmarketing Eyelid edema, sunburn, blister, pain of skin, pruritus, swelling face, conjunctivitis, skin discoloration, rash, eczema, throat tightness, allergic contact dermatitis
Most common Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, maculopapular and erythematous rashes.
Serious Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid purpura, DRESS, intracranial hypertension, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity, esophagitis, esophageal ulceration, permanent tooth discoloration.
Pharmacology
Adapalene is a retinoid that modulates cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory processes; benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects.
Tetracycline-class antibacterial; doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, exhibiting bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Epiduo
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (0/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
Targadox
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (5/12) · Step Therapy (9/12) · Qty limit (10/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Epiduo
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (5/8)
Targadox
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Humana
Epiduo
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (1/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Targadox
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (1/3) · Step Therapy (2/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
No savings programs available for Epiduo.
No savings programs available for Targadox.
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