Compare Cortisporin vs. Besivance
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats eye infections like pink eye.
Besivance (besifloxacin) effectively treats pink eye, especially more severe cases, but will cost more because no generic is currently available.
Upsides
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- Besivance (besifloxacin) effectively treats bacterial eye infections like pink eye, and is often chosen for more serious cases.
- Less frequent applications make Besivance (besifloxacin) more convenient to use than similar medicines.
- Has fewer side effects compared to alternative oral medications since Besivance (besifloxacin) is applied directly to the eyes.
Downsides
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- Application of Besivance (besifloxacin) can temporarily irritate the eyes.
- Using eye drops may be harder for some people compared to taking a pill.
Used for
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- Ear drops
- Eye drops
Price
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$37.03
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Side effects
The Cortisporin (Neomycin / Polymyxin / Hydrocortisone) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
4possible side effects
- Red eye2%
- Blurred vision2%
- Eye irritation2%
- Headache2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Allergy to ingredients
- Allergies to quinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro.
- Risk for contamination
- Not to be used with contact lenses
- For use topically in the eyes only
- Risk of infection
- Prolonged use