Zemalog 0.1% (Cream)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Halcinonide |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
Relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Pharmacology
Possesses anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions
Dosage & Administration
Apply to affected area two to three times daily and rub in gently
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components, primary infectious ulcers, acne vulgaris
Side Effects
Epidermal thinning, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, papular disorder, mild depigmentation, telangiectasia, striae, raised intraocular pressure, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, raised intracranial pressure, adrenal suppression
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category C, potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus, caution in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
Caution in neonates, children, elderly, hepatic failure, not to be applied over large areas under occlusive dressings, caution when applied to areas of broken skin, caution in pregnancy and lactation
Use in Special Populations
Pediatric patients may demonstrate greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome than mature patients, administration should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen for children, no overall differences in safety observed between elderly and younger patients
Overdose Effects
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects
Therapeutic Class
Other Topical corticosteroids
Storage Conditions
Cool and dry place