Uses of Arotabine

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1. What is Arotabin?

What is Arotabine? Arotabin drug belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, manufactured in Daewoo Pharm Co, Ltd - KOREA, with SKU: VD-18560-13.
Arotabin medicine is prepared in the form of a topical cream, packed in a box of 1 tube of 5g containing the main ingredient Acyclovi with 250mg content along with excipients just enough: purified water, Propylene glycol, Polyoxyl -20-cetostearyl ether , Vaselin, Cetosteryl alcohol, Methylparaben, Liquid Paraffin, Propylparaben.

2. Indications of the drug Arotabin

Arotabin is indicated for dermatology in the following cases:
Treatment of skin infections, mucosal infections caused by viruses. Treatment of first or recurrent Herpes simplex virus infection in immunocompromised patients. Treatment of herpes infections of the genital organs and herpes of the lips.

3. Usage and dosage of Arotabin

3.1. How to use Arotabin is used by applying directly to the skin to be treated.
Before applying the medicine, the patient should use salt water to clean the skin to be applied the medicine and wash his hands clean with an antiseptic solution or soap. Then apply Arotabin Cream directly with your hands or you can use a clean cotton swab to apply the medicine.
Pay attention to keep the applied skin clean and cool, do not wear tight clothes, or do sports activities that make you sweat a lot, which will affect the damaged skin.
When detecting early signs of the disease, the drug should be applied as soon as possible and maintained with continuous drug treatment for 5 days. If the wound has not healed, continue treatment for up to 10 days.
3.2. Dosage Patients should adhere to the dose indicated in the instruction sheet listed in the medicine box or according to the dose prescribed by the doctor or can refer to the dosage below:
Treatment of Herpes skin and mucosal infections: Apply topically. directly on the skin 5 times / day, the interval between each application is at least 4 hours apart. Usually, the course of treatment lasts about 5 days, but if the patient still has not improved, the drug can be used for a maximum of 10 days. Treatment of genital herpes infection: Apply directly to the skin 6 times / day. The duration of treatment Arotabin lasts for 7 days.

4. Contraindications to the use of Aratabin therapy

Do not use Arotabin for patients who are sensitive to any of the ingredients in the drug.

5. What side effects does Arotabin cause?

When using Arotabin medicine may cause some unwanted effects such as:
Dry skin, rough, scaly skin. Itchy, red rash. Allergic contact dermatitis. Creates a burning sensation on the skin. If the patient experiences the above-mentioned side effects persist and become more serious, stop taking Arotabin and consult a doctor and pharmacist.

6. Arotabin drug interactions

Some other topical products when used together with Arotabin may affect the absorption, metabolism and effects of Arotabin Cream. These interactions may increase or decrease the therapeutic effect or be one of the factors that increase the risk of unwanted effects.
To ensure safety when using Arotabin, patients should inform their doctor about other drug products being used by the doctor or pharmacist to get a reasonable medication advice.

7. What should be noted and cautious when using Arotabin?

Do not let the drug Arotabin get into the eyes, mouth, and vagina. In case the patient applies the drug Arotabin sifted into the mouth, eyes or vagina, it should be washed with plenty of clean water or physiological saline. Patients need to strictly adhere to the dose of Arotabin and how to use it under the guidance of the treating doctor or consulting pharmacist. When there are wounds on the face, the patient should not wear makeup. In case the skin is too dry and flaky, the patient can use moisturizer. Gentle cleaning products should be preferred, not recommending patients to use products with strong detergents. Arotabin should only be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Keep Arotabin out of reach of children and pets, avoid letting children play with Arotabin, take it by mistake or apply it to avoid unwanted consequences. Avoid leaving Arotabin in places with high temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, places exposed to direct sunlight. Arotabin drug is known quite popularly with the main effect is to treat dermatological diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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