Advantan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Methylprednisolone aceponate

Indications/Uses

Endogenous eczema (atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis), contact eczema, degenerative eczema, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, unclassified eczema, eczema in childn.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thinly once daily to the diseased areas of skin for not >12 wk in adults & 4 wk in childn.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Tuberculous or syphilitic processes in the treated area; viral diseases (eg, varicella, herpes zoster), rosacea, perioral dermatitis, ulcera, acne vulgaris, atrophic skin diseases & postvaccination skin reactions in the treated area.

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Special Precautions

Avoid contact w/ eyes, deep open wounds & mucosae. Increased risk of systemic side effects w/ extensive application to large areas of the body or for prolonged periods of time. Glaucoma may develop. Contains cetostearyl alcohol & butyl hydroxytoluene. Avoid during pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended for use in childn <3 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Application site burning & pruritus.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC14 - methylprednisolone aceponate ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Advantan cream 0.1%

Packing/Price

10 g x 1's;15 g x 1's

Advantan

methylprednisolone

Manufacturer:

LEO Pharma

Distributor:

DKSH