Sicorten Cream/Ointment
Halometasone
0.05%
Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
| Pack size | 5g tube |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 77.00 BDT |
Indications
Sicorten Cream/Ointment is used for:
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult: Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing and to large areas of the body. Rosaceae, leg ulcers, long-term topical treatment esp in child.
Precautions
Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Halometasone :
Bone disorders; muscle fractures; muscle wasting; Na depletion; hyperglycaemia; impaired tissue repair; susceptibility to infections; menstrual irregularities; hyperhydrosis; skin thinning.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions.
Mode of Action
Halometasone is a topical corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting the release of various cytokines.
Note
Sicorten 0.05% Cream/Ointment generic name is Halometasone. Sicorten 0.05% Cream/Ointment is manufactured by Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.Sicorten is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Sicorten Cream/Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.