ACZONE vs MAXIDEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACZONE and MAXIDEX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACZONE	MAXIDEX
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$23.71 /30	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DAPSONE	DEXAMETHASONE
Manufacturer	Almirall	Harrow Eye
Dosage forms	Topical	—
Drug class	Sulfone	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Lepromatous Leprosy	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

aczone maxidex

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$23.71 /30

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DAPSONE

DEXAMETHASONE

Manufacturer

Almirall

Harrow Eye

Dosage forms

Topical

—

Drug class

Sulfone

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Lepromatous Leprosy

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aczone or Maxidex?

Aczone and Maxidex are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Aczone and Maxidex?

Aczone contains Dapsone, while Maxidex contains Dexamethasone — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.