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Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory drugs containing corticosteroids. The drug is used in the treatment of skin diseases that respond to topical corticosteroids and superinfections such as insect bites, contact dermatitis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis.1. What is Cortibion?
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory drugs with corticosteroids used in the treatment of skin diseases that respond to topical corticosteroids and superinfections. Cortibion drug for external use, cream dosage form 8g.The main ingredients in topical Cortibion include:
Dexamethasone acetate; Chloramphenicol; Excipients such as: Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate, Eutanol G, Propylene glycol,... help ensure the volume and stability of a vial of Cortibion 8g. 2. What are the effects of topical Cortibion? Topical Cortibion is indicated in the following specific cases:
Insect bites; Contact dermatitis ; Indigo ; Allergic dermatitis ; Seborrheic dermatitis.
3. Contraindications for topical use of Cortibion
Patients with systemic fungal infections, local viral infections, gonorrhea infections, tuberculosis that have not been controlled by antibacterial drugs; So does Cortibion treat acne? The drug is not used to treat acne, lesions that already have sores or red noses; Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of Cortibion; Infants, infants; Joints are severely damaged. 4. How to use the drug Cortibion The drug Cortibion is used for external application. Use only a thin layer 1-2 times/day.
Notes when using topical Cortibion:
Do not use topical Cortibion for more than 8 days in a course of treatment; Do not apply topical Cortibion thick layer, on a large area, where the bandage is closed, eyelids; Use topical corticosteroids on the face only when directed by your doctor. 5. Side effects of topical corticosteroids Cortibion topical can cause many unwanted effects for users. The following are the side effects of Cortibion:
Hypokalemia, sodium retention, electrolyte disturbances; Skin atrophy, muscle atrophy, dry wrinkled skin, osteoporosis, erythema, hirsutism, Cushing's syndrome; Decreased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH, adrenal atrophy, menstrual disorders, decreased glucose tolerance; Rash, urticaria, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, acute pancreatitis. Therefore, in the process of using Cortibion topical, if you experience any unwanted effects of the drug, stop using the drug and immediately notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility.
6. Be careful when using topical Cortibion
Chloramphenicol contained in Cortibion topical easily crosses the placenta and may cause harmful effects on the fetus such as cardiovascular collapse. Therefore, topical corticosteroids should not be used by pregnant women close to the due date. Cortibion topical should only be used in pregnant women when prescribed by a doctor; Consider using Cortibion topical for women who are breastfeeding. 7. Storing Cortibion Topical Store Cortibion topical at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and the reach of children.
Above are the uses, notes and how to use Cortibion topical. The article is for reference only. To use the drug safely and effectively, the patient needs to visit the doctor and take the drug as prescribed by the doctor.
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