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Psorkutan

Мазь 0,005% ПсоркутанPsorkutan – drug with antipsoriasis action.

Form of release and structure

Dosage forms of release of Psorkutan:

  • Ointment of 0,005% (in tubas on 30 g, on 1 tuba in a cardboard pack);
  • Cream of 0,005% (in tubas on 30 or 100 g, on 1 tuba in a cardboard pack);
  • Solution for external use of 0,005% (in polyethylene bottles (bottles) on 30 or 60 ml, on 1 bottle in a cardboard pack).

Active agent as a part of 1 g of ointment or cream and 1 ml of solution: кальципотриол – 0,00005 g.

Indications to use

Psorkutan appoint for treatment of psoriasis.

Contraindications

  • Pustular psoriasis;
  • Psoriasis in the progressing stage;
  • The diseases proceeding with calcium metabolism disturbances;
  • Disturbances of kidneys and a liver in a heavy current;
  • Hypersensitivity to drug components.

To children up to 18 years drug is appointed only short courses in cases if treatment with use of other medicines does not bring satisfactory effect.

It is not recommended to the feeding and pregnant women to appoint Psorkutan.

Route of administration and dosage

Psorkutan apply outwardly.

The recommended dosing mode:

  • Ointment, cream: drug should be applied 1-2 times a day on affected areas of skin. The maximum daily dose – 15 g (it is no more than 100 g in a week). Course duration – not longer 1 years;
  • Solution for external use: drug should be applied, slightly rubbing, 2 times a day on affected areas of head skin (up to 60 ml a week). Duration of a course is defined by a clinical picture.

The general dose of active agent (kaltsipotriol) at the combined use – no more than 0,005 g a week (30 ml of solution and 60 g of cream or ointment or 60 ml of solution and 30 g of cream or ointment).

Side effects

In some cases Psorkutan's use can lead to development of irritation of skin (in the form of an itch, burning or reddening), and also dermatitis (perioral area, the person).

Special instructions

It is not necessary to apply Psorkutan on face skin (an exception – border of growth of hair).

It is necessary to avoid hit of drug on mucous membranes or the unimpaired areas of skin.

Medicinal interaction

The combination therapy with salicylic acid and medicines supporting her is not recommended.

Perhaps combined use of Psorkutan with the selection phototherapy (SFT) and photochemotherapy (PUVA).

Terms and storage conditions

To store in the place, unavailable to children, at a temperature up to 25 °C.

Period of validity – 2 years.

 
 
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