Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

Description

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Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm belongs to a group of chemicals known as corticosteroids and aids in reducing swelling,redness and itchiness associated in conditions such as eczema,allergies,dermatitis and various skin rashes.Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation.

A thin layer of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

Mild side effects such as a stinging or burning sensation may be felt at the time of application for a few days.Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not considered safe to be prescribed to children under one year of age,nor to pregnant and breastfeeding women.Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm should not be prescribed to patients with known sensitivity to Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm or corticosteroids.

Indications

Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm can be used to treat:

• Endogenous eczema (for eg:atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis) 
• Contact eczema (skin flare-up triggered by a particular substance)
• Blisters on soles of feet or palms of hand
• Vulgar eczema 
• Eczema in children.

How Does Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm Work

Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation by interacting with the human DNA sequence and preventing the transcription of proteins needed in an inflammatory process.

How To Use Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

A thin layer of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm on the affected area.Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.

Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

A thin film of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be applied once or twice a day,as instructed by a physician.

Child Dosage

Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not deemed safe enough to be prescribed to patients aged 12 months and younger.For patients aged 13 months and above,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is prescribed only when necessary and under the care and supervision of a doctor.

Elderly Dosage 

For patients aged 65 years and above,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is prescribed only when necessary and under the care and supervision of a doctor.A small dose of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is prescribed and for a limited number of days

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

This drug is not to be prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are applying Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm and is likely to replace it with a different pregnancy safe drug.It is unclear if Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm has any effect on breastmilk and therefore Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not prescribed to lactating women till research and evidence proves that Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is safe.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm as treatment,then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm:

• Allergy to Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm or any other medicine or food substance 
• Tuberculosis
• Syphilis 
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Chicken pox
• Shingles 
• Skin reactions due to vaccinations 
• Ulcers
• Acne 
• Rosacea 
• Perioral dermatitis
• Atrophic skin diseases 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm:

• Diaper dermatitis in infants
• Psoriasis 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm:

• Herbal medications 
• Other corticosteroids

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm has certain side effects which include:

• Stinging 
• Burning sensation 
• Dryness 
• Redness of skin

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Unwanted hair growth 
• Folliculitis 
• Acne
• Thinning of skin 
• Stretch marks 
• Skin pigmentation

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

Dryness- apply a moisturizer to the skin and wait for 10-15 minutes after which apply Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm on to the skin.This will prevent skin from getting dry and flaky.

Redness Of The Skin- can be combated by applying a cold pack to the affected area.

Key Facts About Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

• Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is a topical steroid 
• Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not safe to be given to children aged 12 months and younger.
• Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm may cause dryness and stinging or burning after application

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2.CAN I TAKE Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is deemed unsafe to be applied during pregnancy.

#3.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

• Stinging 
• Burning sensation 
• Dryness 
• Redness of skin

#4.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm AND HOW OFTEN?

The physician is likely to periodically (every 3-4 months) prescribe lab tests to monitor the patient’s blood glucose levels,kidney functions,liver functions and blood pressure levels.

#5.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm under the supervision of a doctor.

#6.WHY MUST I PROTECT MY SKIN FROM THE SUN WHILE TAKING Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm can make the skin susceptible to certain non-melanoma cancers of the lip and skin.Patients are advised to wear sunscreen along with hats and gloves whenever possible to protect themselves from sun damage.

#7.IS Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

Yes.This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 1 year of age.For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

#8.HOW IS Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm SUPPOSED TO BE APPLIED?

Thin layer of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm on the affected area.Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.

#9.CAN I STOP APPLYING Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm NOW THAT MY SYMPTOMS HAVE GONE??

No.Application/usage of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

#10.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

 An extra dose or two of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not known to cause any harm but an excess usage of Advantan Fatty 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor.