Cortefin Cream

Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical
0.1%
ACI Limited
Pack size 10gm tube
Unite Price 25.17 BDT

Indications

Cortefin Cream is used for: Inflammatory skin conditions

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Diabetes; hypertension, renal and liver impairment; glaucoma; psychosis; delayed tissue healing; cirrhosis; heart failure; recent MI; hypothyroidism; osteoporosis; peptic ulceration; thromboembolic disorders. Monitor height in children on prolonged therapy. Avoid rapid drug withdrawal. Elderly, children, pregnancy, lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Not known whether topical corticosteroids are distributed into milk; however, systemic corticosteroids are distributed into milk; use with caution

Interactions

Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the antidiabetics. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia with amphotericin B, beta agonists, beta-blockers, potassium-depleting diuretics, theophylline. Increased clearance of the triamcinolone with ciclosporin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, barbiturate, rifampicin. Infections may develop if given with live vaccines.

Side Effects

Side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical : Skin atrophy, Striae, Acneform lesions, Pigmentation changes, HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 weeks)Systemic absorption if applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressing.

Mode of Action

Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby decreasing inflammation.

Note

Cortefin 0.1% Cream generic name is Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical. Cortefin 0.1% Cream is manufactured by ACI LimitedCortefin is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Cortefin Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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