T Cort 0.05% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Fluticasone propionate topical |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of inflammatory manifestations
- Relief of pruritic manifestations
- Treatment of corticosteroid responsive eczema/dermatitis
Pharmacology
- High topical anti-inflammatory potency
- Low HPA-axis suppressive activity
- High degree of selectivity for the glucocorticoid receptor
- Weak affinity for the progesterone receptor
- Therapeutic potency related to half-life of the glucocorticoid-receptor complex
Dosage & Administration
- Cream application: once daily
- Ointment application: twice daily
Interaction
- No known interactions
Contraindications
- Rosacea
- Acne vulgaris
- Perioral dermatitis
- Primary cutaneous viral infections
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Perianal and genital pruritus
- Not indicated for use in children under one year of age
Side Effects
- Local burning
- Pruritus
- Atrophic changes in the skin
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypopigmentation
- Secondary infection
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Exacerbation of dermatoses
- Systemic absorption effects
- Potential effects in infants and children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consideration during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks
- Potential low excretion into breast milk
- Weighing therapeutic benefits against potential hazards for breastfeeding mothers and babies
Precautions & Warnings
- Low systemic absorption
- Prolonged application to large areas may lead to adrenal suppression
- Children may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity
- Potential atrophic changes when treating severe eczema
- Use of antimicrobial therapy for infected lesions
- Cleansing before applying fresh dressing
- Adverse effects of occlusive dressings
Overdose Effects
- Acute overdosage is unlikely
- Features of hypercorticism in case of chronic overdosage or misuse
- Extremely low oral bioavailability
Therapeutic Class
- Fluticasone & combined preparations topical
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not freeze