Sicorten0.05%
Type:5gm tube
Generic Name:Halometasone
Manufacturer:Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Price:৳77.00
Indication
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Adult: Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.
Contraindication
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.
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.
Precaution
Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.
Side Effect
Bone disorders; muscle fractures; muscle wasting; Na depletion; hyperglycaemia; impaired tissue repair; susceptibility to infections; menstrual irregularities; hyperhydrosis; skin thinning. Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions.