Steclo-NN (0.5 mg+5 mg+1 Lac IU)/gm (Cream)

15 gm tube: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Short courses treatment of recalcitrant eczemas
  • Neurodermatoses
  • Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) where secondary bacterial infection or fungal infection is present, suspected or likely to occur
  • Other inflammatory conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids

Pharmacology

  • Clobetasol Propionate as a potent corticosteroid
  • Neomycin Sulphate as an antibiotic
  • Nystatin as an antifungal
  • Mechanism of topical steroids like Clobetasol
  • Mechanism of action of Neomycin
  • Mechanism of action of Nystatin

Dosage & Administration

  • Application instructions for adults
  • Enhancement of anti-inflammatory effect in resistant lesions
  • Caution for elderly
  • Suitability for use in children
  • Absorption concerns in young children

Interaction

  • Interaction with neuromuscular blocking agents
  • Expected minimal systemic exposure to Neomycin
  • No hazardous interactions with Clobetasol Propionate
  • No hazardous interactions with Nystatin

Contraindications

  • Contraindication in rosacea, acne vulgaris, and perioral dermatitis
  • Contraindication in primary cutaneous viral infection
  • Contraindication in hypersensitivity to the preparation

Side Effects

  • Systemic absorption effects
  • Atrophic changes in the skin
  • Pigmentation changes with topical steroids
  • Hypertrichosis with topical steroids

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential effect of topically applied Neomycin in pregnancy and lactation
  • Potential risk of foetal toxicity with Neomycin
  • Safety of Clobetasol Propionate not established in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoidance of long-term continuous topical therapy
  • Adrenal suppression in infants and children
  • Care needed when applied to the eyelids

Overdose Effects

  • Unlikelihood of acute overdosage
  • Features of hypercortisolism with chronic overdosage or misuse

Therapeutic Class

  • Clobetasol / Clobetasone & Combined Preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Storage below 25°C
  • Avoid freezing
  • Keep out of reach of children

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