Precarbat

by Mass/Pharma Health

Active ingredient: Prednicarbate

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About Prednicarbate

Corticosteroid, Plain

Uses

For relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses (medium potency topical corticosteroid).

How to take it

Adults & Children: Apply one to two times daily.

Side effects

Burning, itching, irritation, erythema, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, pruritus, acneiform eruptions, hypo-pigmentation, peri-oral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, numbness of fingers, stinging and cracking/tightening of skin, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, malaria, telangiectasia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Monotherapy in primary bacterial infections such as impetigo, paronychia, erysipelas, cellulitis, angular cheilitis, erythrasma, treatment of rosacea, peri-oral dermatitis or acne; use on face, groin or axilla (very high or high potency agents). Precautions: Systemic effects usually result from use of more potent steroids, use over large surface area and the addition of occlusive dressings. If local irritation develops discontinue use. Skin atrophy may be clinically significant after prolong use of potent steroids or use on areas with higher percutaneous absorption. Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis. Do not use potent steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in…

Advice

Wash hands before use. Clean and dry the affected area, apply a small amount of medication in a thin layer on the skin and rub in gently. Wash your hands after use, unless product is being used to treat the hands. Contact prescriber if condition does not improve after 2 weeks or remains same. Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the treated area unless recommended. If used in the diaper area on an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. Do not use for more than prescribed period of time. Avoid contact of medication with eyes, nose and mouth. In case of contact, wipe off the medication and rinse thoroughly with water. Do not miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it…

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