DEFOSALIC OINTMENT

These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems

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Description

Defosalic ointment contains two active ingredients, betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid. Betamethasone dipropionate is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. Salicylic acid softens the top layer of scales on the surface of the skin, which are caused by your skin problem. This allows the betamethasone dipropionate to reach the diseased skin underneath to help heal it. In adults and children, Defosalic ointment is used to treat skin conditions where the outer surface of the skin is covered by a layer of scales. Your ointment will remove the layer of scales and reduce the redness and itchiness caused by your skin problem.

Adults: Once to twice daily. In most cases a thin film should be applied to cover the affected area twice daily. For some patients adequate maintenance therapy may be achieved with less frequent application. It is recommended that Defosalic preparations are prescribed for two weeks, and that treatment is reviewed at that time. The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 60g. Children: Dosage in children should be limited to 5 days.