Volog 0.1% (Cream)
15 gm tube: ৳ 66.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Halcinonide |
| Company | Bristol myers squibb |
Indications
- Relief of inflammatory manifestations
- Relief of pruritic manifestations
Pharmacology
- Anti-inflammatory actions
- Antipruritic actions
- Vasoconstrictive actions
- MBP expression activation
- Alternative to Dexamethasone or Methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis therapy
Dosage & Administration
- Apply 0.1% Halcinonide Cream to affected area
- Apply two to three times daily
- Rub in gently
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to 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
- Systemic absorption
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Teratogenic potential
- Use during pregnancy should justify potential risk to fetus
- Caution during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in neonates
- Caution in children
- Caution in elderly
- Caution in hepatic failure
- Avoid large areas under occlusive dressings
- Caution with broken skin
- Caution during pregnancy
- Caution during lactation
Use in Special Populations
- Greater susceptibility in pediatric patients
- HPA axis suppression in pediatric patients
- Cushing's syndrome in pediatric patients
- Intracranial hypertension in pediatric patients
- Adrenal suppression manifestations in children
- Intracranial hypertension manifestations in children
- Limited administration in children
- Interference with growth and development of children
- Clinical experience in geriatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Systemic effects due to absorption
Therapeutic Class
Other Topical corticosteroids
Storage Conditions
Cool and dry place