Instruction for use: Salicylic acid + Flumetasone (Acidum salicylicum+ Flumetasonum)

Pharmacological group

Glucocorticosteroids in combinations

Pharmacotherapy

Combined drug, the effect of which is due to the components that make up its composition; Has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, anti-allergic, keratolytic action. Flumethasone - GCS; Inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators; When exposed to the skin, prevents the accumulation of neutrophils, which leads to a decrease in inflammatory exudate, production of cytokines and inhibition of migration of macrophages, which in turn leads to a decrease in infiltration and granulation. Salicylic acid promotes penetration of SCS and gives the drug a moderate keratolytic effect.

Indication

Atopic dermatitis, diffuse neurodermatitis, chronic eczema (especially horny), hyperkeratosis, ichthyosis; Chronic dyshidrosis, psoriasis; Red flat lichen, discoid lupus erythematosus.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; Skin tuberculosis, syphilis, rash after vaccination, fresh viral, bacterial, fungal skin infections (pyoderma, chicken pox, herpes, actinomycosis, blastomycosis, sporotrichosis); Trophic ulcers of the lower leg, associated with varicose veins, skin tumors (skin cancer, nevus, atheroma, epithelioma, melanoma, hemangioma, xanthoma, sarcoma). Infants and young children; pregnancy.

Dosing

Outwardly. A thin layer of ointment is applied to the painfully altered skin surface 2-3 times a day. After complete disappearance of the painful manifestations, the treatment is continued for 3-4 days. In chronic skin lesions treatment should not last more than 3 weeks. The ointment can also be used in the form of an occlusive dressing, which should be changed every 24-48 hours. In the treatment of lesions on dry and defatted skin areas characterized by severe infiltration, lichenization, desquamation and hyperkeratosis, and also homozygosity, the degree of moistening can be controlled by the thickness of the applied Layer.

Side effect

Burning, itchy skin, striae, dry skin, folliculitis. With long-term use - skin atrophy, hirsutism, telangiectasia, purpura, pigmentation disorders; When applied to large surfaces, systemic manifestations (including ulceration of the gastrointestinal mucosa) are possible.

Special instructions

It is necessary to ensure that the drug does not get on the mucous membranes and conjunctiva. Avoid repeated application to large areas of skin in pregnant women and patients with severe renal failure (possibly the systemic action of salicylic acid). Ointment is the optimal LF for the treatment of lesions on dry and defatted skin areas characterized by severe infiltration, lichenization, desquamation and hyperkeratosis, and also homosexuality; It is easy to apply, it interacts well with dry skin, increases the fat content in it and helps to retain moisture in it. The degree of moistening can be controlled by the thickness of the applied layer, in accordance with the therapeutic requirements specific to each individual case. Excess ointment, left after rubbing, can be removed from the surface of the skin with the help of a dry cloth. Ointment does not contaminate clothing and bed linens. The solution is colorless, does not stick together hair and quickly penetrates into the skin. After drying, leaves no visible traces.