Skinaderm Ointment
Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical
1mg/gm
Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10gm tube |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 20.06 BDT |
Indications
Skinaderm Ointment 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
Skinaderm 1mg/gm Ointment generic name is Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Topical. Skinaderm 1mg/gm Ointment is manufactured by Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Skinaderm is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Skinaderm Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.