Aristocort 0.1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Triamcinolone acetonide topical |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of inflammatory manifestations
- Relief of pruritic manifestations
- Treatment for atopic dermatitis
- Treatment for contact dermatitis
- Treatment for eczematous dermatitis
- Treatment for neurodermatitis
- Treatment for seborrheic dermatitis
- Treatment for insect bites
- Treatment for lichen simplex chronicus
- Treatment for exfoliative dermatitis
- Treatment for stasis dermatitis
- Treatment for nummular eczema
- Treatment for psoriasis
- Treatment for pruritus ani
- Treatment for pruritus vulvae
Pharmacology
- Contains Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Derivative of Triamcinolone
- Has anti-inflammatory action
- Has antipruritic action
- Has vasoconstrictive action
- Comes in a compatible base
Dosage & Administration
- Apply gently 1-2 times daily
- May be used under occlusive dressing
- Occlusive dressing technique instructions
- Pediatric use limitations and instructions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Tuberculosis of the skin
- Fungus infections
- Viral diseases of the skin
- Perioral dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Ulcerative conditions
Side Effects
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Folliculitis
- Hypertrichosis
- Acneiform eruptions
- Hypopigmentation
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Maceration of the skin
- Secondary infection
- Skin atrophy
- Striae
- Miliaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Potential risk to the fetus
- Unknown systemic absorption in breast milk
- Limited systemic effect on breastfed infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue in case of reactions or idiosyncrasies
- Caution in infected areas
- Avoid use on healthy skin
- Avoid use over large areas of skin
- Avoid use in the eye
- Risk of glaucoma and cataract
- Atrophic striae with prolonged use
- Avoid prolonged use on flexures and intertriginous areas
- Increased susceptibility in children
- Adrenal suppression risk
Overdose Effects
- Systemic absorption potential
- Reversible suppression of adrenal function
- Skin ecchymoses
- Peptic ulceration
- Hypertension
- Aggravation of infection
- Hirsutism
- Acne
- Edema
- Muscle weakness
Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid
- Glucocorticoids
- Triamcinolone
- Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool & dry place
- Protect from light