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Dithranol

Dithranol



Indications

Subacute and chronic psoriasis.


Dosage

Topical application of 0.1% ointment /paste (0.05% in very fair patients): Apply onto the affected lesions for a few hour before washing off. May increase strength gradually as required to 0.5-1% and the duration of contact extended to overnight periods or longer. Short contact Therapy : Apply in a soft base to the lesions for up to 60 minutes daily before washing off. May increase strength gradually to 0.1-2%. Protect surrounding unaffected skin by applying white soft paraffin.


Contra-Indications

Acute or pustular psoriasis, Inflamed skin, hypersensitivity.


Special Precautions

Avoid use on face, skin flexures, inner thights, upper arms and genitals. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membrance. Pregnancy : Use with cauation (Category C). Lactation : No experimental evidence to support the safety, however no adverse effect reported.


Side Effects

Burning sensation and irritation especially on perilesional skin. Hair and skin discoloration.


Other Combination Brands
Brand Name Manufactured by
DEROBIN GSK
DEROBIN-H GSK
SALISIA DS AJANTA PHARMA LTD.
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