TOPICORT Cream
Topical Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory , Anti-pruritic , Anti-allergic
Composition :
Each 100 g of TOPICORT Cream contains
Triamcinolone acetonide 100 mg
Properties :
TOPICOAT Cream contains triamcinolone acetonide, a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid which IS five times as potent as hydrocortisone in treatment of local inflarrmatory, pruritic and allergic dermatological conditions Following application of TOPICORT Cream, tnamcinolone acetonide rapidly penetrates the stratum corneum achieving effective concentrations at the affected skin area with minimum systemic absorption. At the site of inflammation. TOPICORT inhibits the release of various cytokines, suppresses migration at inflammatory cells and reduces tissue
edema caused by Increased capillary permeability Clinically, TOPICORT Cream rapidly relieves and treats local inflammatory and allergic manifestations including itching, redness, hotness, tenderness and edema due to eczema, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune diseases TOPICORT Cream is the topical
corticosteroid of first choice for treatment of psoriasis and relief of itching associated with other skin diseases, such as lichen planus and local forms of urticaria TOPICORT Cream is safe and well lolerated, non-greasy, non-irritant and non-staining with no systemic side effects
Pharmacokinetics :
FollOWing topical application of TOPICORT Cream, less than 5% of the dose of triamcinolone acetonide is absorbed through intact skin Occlusive dressings substantially increase percutaneous absorption of triamcinolone acetonide. Binding to plasma proteins is low The absorbed drug is metabohzed in the liver and excreted mainly In the urine and to a lesser extent In the bile
Indications :
– Eczema ( acute and chronic allergiC dermatitis) including contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrhetc dermatitis and nummular dermatitis. -Psonasis
– lichen planus
– Urticana pigmentosa
– Anogenital pruritus
– Insect bites
– Diaper rash
– Sunbums and localized burns (first and second-degree)
Mode of use :
A thin film 01 TOPICORT Cream is applied to the aHected area and rubbed in gently
– Adults: 3 – 4 times daily according to seventy of condition
– Children and infants: 1-2 times dally
Contraindications :
Hypersensitivity to triamcinolone acetonide or other corticosteroids
Precautions :
Topical cortcosteroids should be used with the proper antimicrobial agents in case of skin Infection. Application of the drug over broken I
large skin areas should be avoided
Side effects :
TOPICORT Cream is safe and well tolerated Rarely, local Irritation or erythema may occur
Pregnancy and lactation :
Preparations containing corncosterords are used during pregnancy and lactation if clearly Indicated
Drug interactions :
None reported
Interference with laboratory tests :
None reported
Overdosage and treatment :
None reported
Packing :
A tube containing 12 g or 20 g cream
Storage :
Keep at temperature ( 15 – 25″ C )
Keep out of the reach of children
THIS MEDICAMENT :
– is a product which affects your health ana its consumption contrary
to Instructions IS dangerous lor you Follow stncUy the oector’s prescnphon, the method of use and the in structions of the pharmacilewho sold the medcement
– The doctor and the pharmacist are the experts in medtcmes . their
benefits and risks
– Do not by yourself Interrupt the penod of treatment prescribed
– Do nol repeat the same prescription Without consulting your doctor
– Keep all med icamenls out of reach of children
produced by :
pharco Pharmacuticals alexandria
