Dexamethasone and Neomycin, Topical

Corticosteroid Combinations, Topical · Aminoglycoside/Corticosteroid

Indications

Inflamed infected skin conditions.

Dosage

Adults & Children: Apply 2-4 times daily.

Advice to Patient

Wash and dry the skin before applying. Apply a thin film to cover affected areas and rub gently. Wash hands thoroughly after applying, unless hands are the area being treated. Measure how much amount of cream is to be used with your fingertips. For adults: Two fingertips of cream will cover both hands or one foot, three fingertips of cream will cover one arm, six fingertips of cream will cover one leg, fourteen fingertips of cream will cover the front and back of the body. For children: A child of 4 years needs about one-third of the adult amount.

Pharmacokinetics

DEXAMETHASONE: Absorption: It ranges from about 1% in areas with a thick stratum corneum (such as the palms, soles, elbows, and knees) to 25% in areas of the thinnest stratum corneum (face, eyelids, and genitals). Inflamed or damaged skin may absorb more than 33%. Absorption increases in areas of skin damage, inflammation, or occlusion. Some systemic absorption occurs, especially through the oral mucosa. Metabolism: Primarily in the skin. The small amount absorbed into systemic circulation is metabolized hepatically. Excretion: Urine (primarily). Faeces (Small amounts of the metabolites). NEOMYCIN: Absorption: Not absorbed through intact skin. It may be absorbed from wounds, burns, or skin ulcers. Metabolism: Not metabolized.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Dexa-N
• Epodex-N
• Erodex-N
• Kanadex N
• Neodex
• Ocexone-N
• Plidaxan

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