Ezex 0.05% (Ointment)
25 gm tube: ৳ 75.51
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clobetasone butyrate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of eczema
- Treatment of dermatitis
- Treatment of atopic eczema
- Treatment of photodermatitis
- Treatment of otitis externa
- Treatment of irritant allergic dermatitis
- Treatment of napkin rash
- Treatment of intertrigo
- Treatment of prurigo nodularis
- Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Treatment of insect bite reactions
Pharmacology
- Topically active corticosteroid
- More effective than 1% Hydrocortisone
- Little effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function
- Causes less thinning of the epidermis
- Provides exceptional combination of activity and safety
Dosage and administration
- Apply up to four times a day
- Reduce frequency of application when improvement occurs
Interaction
- Potentially hazardous interactions not reported
- Potentially useful interactions not reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for viral skin lesions
- Contraindicated for fungal skin lesions
- Contraindicated for bacterial skin lesions
- Contraindicated if hypersensitive to the preparations
- Extreme caution required in infants and children
Side effects
- Signs of hypersensitivity may appear
- Possibility of transient adrenal suppression
- Reports of pigmentation changes and hypertrichosis
- Possible local atrophic changes with prolonged use
Pregnancy and lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy
- Risk of abnormalities of fetal development
- Small risk of adverse effects in the human fetus
Precautions and warnings
- May cause systemic effects when applied topically to large areas
- Not to be used indiscriminately for pruritus
- Caution in conditions like glaucoma, diabetes, and infections
- Prolonged use on the face is undesirable
Overdose effects
- Acute overdosage is very unlikely
- Features of hypercorticism may appear in case of chronic overdosage
Therapeutic class
- Clobetasol / Clobetasone & Combined Preparations
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not freeze
- Protect from light