DERMATECT CREAM

Description

PROPERTIES:
DERMATECT ointment contains the potent antifungal nystatin which exerts both fungistatic and fungicidal activities against a wide variety of yeast and yeast-like fungi including Candida genus. Zinc oxide is a mild astringent used topically as a soothing agent. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with prompt anti-inflammatory and antipruritic action with an excellent safety profile. The inclusion of olive oil in the formula of DERMATECT is an advantage because of its emollient and protective properties. The complementary combination of the three agents in the ideally tolerated formulation of DERMATECT ointment renders its efficacy superior in treatment of fungal infections accompanied by inflammation.

Pharmacokinetics:
ϖ The extent of transdermal passage and the systemic effects depend on the treated surface, the degree of epidermal alteration and the duration of treatment.
ϖ Systemic absorption may be enhanced by increasing skin hydration and/or temperature using occlusive dressing.

INDICATIONS:
ϖ Cutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida (Monilia) albicans and other Candida species accompanied by inflammation.
ϖ Dermatoses with secondary fungal infections.

Usage & administration:
Apply the ointment on the affected area of the skin 2-3 times daily for a maximum period of 7 days.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the components. Tuberculous lesions of the skin.

Side effects:
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Drug interactions:
None.

Pregnancy & lactation:
DERMATECT ointment should not be used extensively by pregnant and lactating women since safety has not been established yet.

Precautions & warning:
In infants, long term continuous topical steroid therapy and application over large surface area should be avoided, adrenal suppression may occur even without occlusion. This effect is reversed upon discontinuation of treatment. Should not be used for treatment of chicken pox.

PACKING:
A tube containing 20 gm.

STORAGE:
Keep at a temperature below 30C.
Keep out of reach of children.

instruction to patients:
Contact with eyes should be avoided.
The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.