Best treatments for optic neuritis
2 products may treat optic neuritis, spanning FDA drug classes such as adrenocorticotropic hormone. The current highest-rated option is purified cortrophin gel. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 drugs we list for optic neuritis, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as adrenocorticotropic hormone. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for optic neuritis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 2 treatments
purified cortrophin gel
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Purified Cortrophin Gel (Corticotropin) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone used to treat Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome.
Price varies
acthar gel
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acthar Gel (Corticotropin) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone used to treat Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats optic neuritis?
- Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat optic neuritis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is purified cortrophin gel.
- What is the best-rated treatment for optic neuritis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — purified cortrophin gel ranks highest among the products we list for optic neuritis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat optic neuritis?
- Treatments for optic neuritis span FDA drug classes including adrenocorticotropic hormone. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.