Uses of Cortisotra

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Cortisotra is a topical medication, belonging to the group of dermatological diseases. The drug, whose main ingredients are chloramphenicol and dexamethasone, is used effectively in the treatment of itching, allergies, sores, rashes and acne.

1. What is Cortisotra?


Cortisotra is produced in the form of a skin cream, belonging to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases. The drug has the main ingredients chloramphenicol and dexamethasone, used to treat itching, allergies, sores, rashes and acne.
Chloramphenicol is a phenicol antibiotic, isolated from Streptomyces venezuelae, usually bacteriostatic, can kill bacteria at high concentrations or against highly susceptible bacteria.
Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid, almost insoluble in water, used topically for anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory activity 30 times higher than hydrocortisone), anti-allergic, immunosuppressive, with little balancing effect. electrolyte.

2. Dosage, how to use Cortisotra

Clean the area to be treated, then apply a thin layer of Cortisotra to the skin, apply the cream 1-4 times a day. Cortisotra should not be applied thickly over a large area, or on closed areas, eyelids, breasts (for women who are breastfeeding).

3. Contraindications to using Cortisotra


Cortisotra is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol, dexamethasone and other components of the drug. In addition, it is also not used for people with skin tuberculosis, viral dermatitis, and in infants and infants.

4. Cortisotra . side effects


Possible side effects when using Cortisotra include skin atrophy, erythema, ecchymosis, and hirsutism. You should inform your doctor about unwanted effects encountered during use of the drug so that the dosage can be adjusted or alternative medicine used.
Above is all the important information about Cortisotra topical. Before using, patients should carefully read the instructions, consult a doctor or pharmacist. Taking the medicine exactly as prescribed always gives better results.

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