How to use your topical corticosteroid cream or ointment
Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments are applied to the skin to reduce inflammation in conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They include medicines such as hydrocortisone, betametasone and clobetasol. Ointments are more ... [... more]
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Unguentum M
Unguentum M is an ambiphilic (i.e. has an affinity for both oil and water)topical preparation with emollient properties. It maintains the high fat content of an ointment but also has the water-miscible characteristics of a cream. The high fat ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid preparations (topical)
Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments are applied to the skin to reduce inflammation in conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Mild- e.g. Hydrocortisone 1%- Use for babies and children and delicate areas of skin such as the face and neck. ... [... more]
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Lipobase
This preparation is an emollient cream. Although it contains no active ingredients, it soothes and moisturises dry, scaly skin and can be used for the treatment of mild skin complaints.It can be used, as a diluent, to reduce gradually the topical ... [... more]
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Transvasin Heat Spray
This spray contains three active ingredients, diethylamine salicylate, hydroxethyl salicylate and methyl nicotinate.Diethylamine salicylate is topical analgesic (pain reliever) used for rheumatic and muscular pain.Hydroxyethyl salicylate and ... [... more]
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Gentisone HC
Hydrocortisone with gentamicin is commonly used as ear-drops for the short-term treatment of inflammation and infection of the outer part of the ear canal (bacterial otitis externa). There is a risk the topical application of aminoglycoside ... [... more]
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Eye injuries
Corneal abrasion treatment Corneal abrasion treatment Topical NSAID for corneal abrasions Antioxidants for macular degeneration Lutein and age-related macular degeneration Photodynamic therapy for macular degeneration Risk factors for AMD ... [... more]
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Acnisal topical solution
Salicylic acid works by breaking down keratin, a protein which forms part of the skin structure. This results in the shedding of skin cells from the affected area. This action is thought to disrupt the structure of comedones (blackheads and ... [... more]
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Zineryt Topical Solution
It also changes the composition of sebum, resulting in a reduction of the inflammation in acne. Zinc preparations have traditionally been used for their skin healing properties. In this preparation, zinc is used in the form of zinc acetate ... [... more]
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Dalacin T topical solution
This medicine contains the active ingredient clindamycin phosphate, which is an antibiotic medicine. It has activity against a wide variety of bacteria, including the bacteria associated with acne, Propionebacterium acnes. This is a common type ... [... more]
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Dalacin T topical lotion
This medicine contains the active ingredient clindamycin phosphate, which is an antibiotic medicine. It has activity against a wide variety of bacteria, including the bacteria associated with acne, Propionebacterium acnes. This is a common type ... [... more]
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Halciderm topical cream (discontinued in the UK)
This medicine contains the active ingredient halcinonide, which is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid (or steroid). Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal glands, and have many important functions, ... [... more]
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