Psoriderm Oint. 120gm

Psoriderm Oint. 120gm is an ointment for psoriasis. It is a dispensing preparation that contains lPC (coal tar solution) 6%, salicylic acid 3%, clobetasol 0.025% and dithranol 0.1% in white soft paraffin. Pack size: 120gm.

Uses of Psoriderm Oint. 120gm

Psoriderm Oint. 120gm is used for psoriasis. Use it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has advised, and do not use it for longer than recommended.

Ingredients

LPC (coal tar solution) 6%, salicylic acid 3%, clobetasol 0.025% and dithranol 0.1% in white soft paraffin.

How Psoriderm Oint. 120gm works

Coal tar slows down the rapid growth of skin cells that causes scaling, and it has anti-itch and mild antiseptic effects. This reduces flaking, redness and itching over a few weeks of regular use.

Clobetasol reduces inflammation, redness and itching by calming the immune response in the skin.

Dithranol slows down the overproduction of skin cells that causes the thick, scaly plaques of psoriasis. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, so with regular use over several weeks the plaques gradually flatten and clear, often leaving temporary staining behind.

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic, which means it loosens the bonds holding dead skin cells together so they shed more easily. This softens hard, thickened skin such as warts and corns, removes scales and helps unclog pores in acne. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties.

Possible side effects

Most people use this product without problems. Some may notice:

• Skin or scalp irritation
• Unpleasant smell
• Staining of light hair, skin or clothing
• Burning or stinging when first applied
• Dryness or itching
• Thinning of the skin with prolonged use
• Reddish-brown staining of the skin

Precautions

• Coal tar can stain light hair, skin and clothes and may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• This contains a strong steroid. Do not use it on the face or on large areas, or for longer than your doctor advises.
• It can stain skin, hair and clothes, so apply it carefully and wash your hands afterwards.
• Do a small patch test first, and keep it away from the eyes, lips, inside of the nose and broken skin unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Stop using it and see your doctor if you notice severe redness, swelling, blistering or a rash.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it on children, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.