Effidex 0.5mg ointment 15gm

Description

Description

It is indicated in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), lichen simplex (a skin disease characterized by chronic itching and scratching) and planus (common skin disease with small itchy pink or purple spots on the arms or legs) eczema (an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly), otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear), prurigo (intensely itchy spots), seborrhoeic dermatitis (common skin condition that mainly effects scalp) and contact dermatitis (is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it), steroid responsive dermatoses (any skin condition caused by inflammation), severe dandruff e.t.c.

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Ingredients

Betamethasone Dipropionate

Directions For Use

Directions for use

• Apply as advised by your doctor.
• For external use only.
• Before application, wash and dry the area.
• Apply a thin layer of medication on the affected area.
• Contact your doctor if there is worsening of condition or no improvement.
• Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds
• Avoid using occlusive dressings.
• Do not use it for long periods of time around genitalia, rectal areas and sensitive tissues.
• Exposure to the affected area to direct sunlight must be avoided.

Safety Information/Precautions

Precautions

• Before using Effidex you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other corticosteroids.
• Systemic effects (an effect that affects the body as a whole) usually results from use of more potent steroids, use over a large surface area and the addition of occlusive dressing (it is an air and watertight medical dressing).
• If local irritation develops discontinue the use. Skin atrophy (thinning of skin) may be clinically significant after prolonged use of potent steroids or use on areas with higher percutaneous absorption (absorption through the skin).
• Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), to treat diaper dermatoses (inflammation of the skin under diaper) in infants.
• Avoid its prolonged use (limit to maximum 7 days in children). If using potent steroids on face or in children, limit it to 5 days and avoid occlusion (do not cover the area).
• Avoid applying it on mucous membranes, eye area, broken, inflamed or occluded skin.
• There may be risk of visual disturbances.
• Its use in elderly patients may expose them to risk of its side effects.

When not to use

• It is not indicated as a monotherapy in primary bacterial infections such as impetigo (it is a highly contagious skin infection that appears as red sores), paronychia (a skin infection around toenail or fingernail), erysipelas (bacterial infection of upper layer of the skin), cellulitis (serious bacterial infection), angular cheilitis (a condition in which red, swollen patches are formed in the corners of your mouth), erythrasma (a bacterial infection of skin), in treatment of rosacea (a condition in which skin becomes red and blood vessels become visible on face), peri - oral dermatitis (it is an inflammatory rash that involves skin around the mouth) or acne; use on face, groin (intersection area of thighs and abdomen) or axilla (underarm) is also not prescribed as it contains high or very high potency agents.
• It is contraindicated for untreated viral or fungal infections (infections caused by fungus) or parasitic infections (infection caused by parasites), burns, widespread plaque psoriasis (raised red patches covered with buildup of dead skin), perianal (around the anus) or genital (private parts) pruritus (irritating sensation that urges you to scratch), pruritus without inflammation.

Side effects

Following are the side effects of this medicine:

• Stinging
• Burning
• Itching
• Irritation
• Dryness
• Redness
• Skin bruising
• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles characterized with crusting crusting around hair follicles)

Pregnancy

It should only be used in pregnancy when clearly needed. Consult your doctor before using it.

Lactation

It may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding if you are using it.