Sicorten 0.05% Cream
Halometasone
0.5mg/g
Novartis Pharma AG
| Pack size | 10g Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | SWITZERLAND |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 24.50 AED |
Available as:
Indications
Sicorten 0.05% Cream is used for:
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Adult: Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing and to large areas of the body. Rosaceae, leg ulcers, long-term topical treatment esp in child.
Precautions
Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Halometasone :
Bone disorders; muscle fractures; muscle wasting; Na depletion; hyperglycaemia; impaired tissue repair; susceptibility to infections; menstrual irregularities; hyperhydrosis; skin thinning.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions.
Mechanism of Action
Halometasone is a topical corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting the release of various cytokines.
Note
Sicorten 0.05% 0.5mg/g Cream manufactured by Novartis Pharma AG. Its generic name is Halometasone. Sicorten 0.05% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Sicorten 0.05% Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.