Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

Description

About

Advacort 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 Advacort 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.Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advacort 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 Advacort 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.Advacort 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.Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm should not be prescribed to patients with known sensitivity to Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm or corticosteroids.

Indications

Advacort 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 Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

A thin layer of Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm on the affected area.Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.

Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

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

Child Dosage

Advacort 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,Advacort 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,Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is prescribed only when necessary and under the care and supervision of a doctor.A small dose of Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm and is likely to replace it with a different pregnancy safe drug.It is unclear if Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm has any effect on breastmilk and therefore Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not prescribed to lactating women till research and evidence proves that Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is safe.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm:

• Allergy to Advacort 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 Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm:

• Herbal medications 
• Other corticosteroids

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Advacort 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 Advacort 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 Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm

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

FAQs

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

Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm DURING MY PREGNANCY?

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

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

• Stinging 
• Burning sensation 
• Dryness 
• Redness of skin

#4.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm?

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

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

Advacort 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 Advacort 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,Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

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

Thin layer of Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm on the affected area.Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm NOW THAT MY SYMPTOMS HAVE GONE??

No.Application/usage of Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Advacort 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 Advacort 0.10% Ointment 5 gm.

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

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