Dermasol 0.05% 20g Ointment
by Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
৳75.50
GENERAL Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Eclo10gm cream from General pharmaceuticals & Generic is Clobetasol Propionate Topical Preparation 0.05%. Clobetasol Propionate is approved for the treatment of the following dermatoses in adults, the elderly, and children over the age of one year. Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis), Recalcitrant dermatoses, Lichen planus, Other skin conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less potent steroids.
Moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment of more resistant dermatoses eg. Stubborn eczemas, psoriasis, recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus, erythematosus and other conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.
Clobetasol Propionate is a topical corticosteroid with a high potency. It works as an anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic, and vasoconstrictor. It inhibits late-phase allergic reactions by exhibiting anti-inflammatory effect through different pathways. Mast cell density, chemotaxis, and eosinophil activation are all reduced. It also inhibits the metabolism of arachidonic acid and decreases cytokine production.
Apply sparingly 1-2 times daily for up to 4 weeks, reducing frequency as condition responds.
Corticosteroid metabolism has been demonstrated to be inhibited by co-administered medications that inhibit CYP3A4 (e.g., ritonavir, itraconazole), resulting in increased systemic exposure.
Untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin lesions.
Side effects from clobetasol use are rare; but local side effects from the use of clobetasol include : Atrophic changes, such as striae, thining of the skin; dilatation of the superficial blood vessels; spread and worsening of untreated infection; acne at the site of application in some patients
Eclo is safe to use in pregnancy and lactation.
Children, especially babies, are particularly susceptible to side-effects of clobetasol. So avoid prolong clobetasol use in infants and children and on the face.
Other Topical corticosteroids
Store at below 30°C temperature, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.