Generic Name
Methylprednisolone Aceponate, TopicalPacks Price
- Oint 10gm: Rs. 256
- Cream 10gm: Rs. 277
Depomax
Therapeutic Group
Corticosteroid, PlainIndication Dosage
Methylprednisolone Aceponate, Topical is a medication used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. It helps relieve itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin when applied as directed by your doctor.
Endogenous Eczema (atopic Dermatitis, Neurodermatitis), Contact eczema, Degenerative, Dyshidrotic, Vulgar Eczema In Children:
- Adults & Children: Apply Thinly Once Daily; Max Duration 12 Weeks In Adults And 4 Weeks In Children.
Content
- Cream /Oint /Fatty Oint: Methylprednisolone Aceponate 0.1%
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Corticosteroids, Topical
Contra Indications
- Pregnancy, Lactation, Tuberculosis Or Syphilitic Processes In The Area To Be Treated, Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla(e.g. Vaccinia, Chickenpox, Single),cushing's Syndrome, Fungal Infection, Viral Infection, Herpes Simplex Keratitis, Varicella
Precautions
- Pregnancy, Lactation, Tuberculosis Or Syphilitic Processes In The Area To Be Treated, Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla(e.g. Vaccinia, Chickenpox, Single),cushing's Syndrome, Fungal Infection, Viral Infection, Herpes Simplex Keratitis, Varicella
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Erythema
- Dryness
- Folliculitis
- Hypertrichosis
- Pruritus
- Acneiform Eruptions
- Hypo-pigmentation
- Peri-oral Dermatitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Maceration Of The Skin
- Thinning Of The Skin (the Original Structure May Never Return)
- worsening Of Acne And Rosacea
- Skin Atrophy
- Striae
- Malaria
- Telangiectasia.
- Rare:adrenal Suppression
- Cushing's Syndrome
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Author
Shahid Arif