Zocort

Name: Zocort
SKU: SKU-0A1v7f9G
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Cream - 1%

ACI Limited

Generic: Hydrocortisone 1% Topical

1 x 15gm tube

Original price was: Tk. 70.Current price is: Tk. 62.

Description

Medicine Overview of Zocort 1% Cream

Introduction

Zocort is a topical steroid used for treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema. It prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation and provides relief from swelling, redness, and itching in the affected area.

Zocort is meant only for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally clean and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine evenly on the affected skin. You should not apply it on open wounds or damaged skin.

Use it regularly to get the maximum benefit from it. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.

It is usually well tolerated with little or no side effects. However it may cause application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness in some people. These side effects are temporary and usually go away with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to consult their doctors before using this medicine.

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Uses of Zocort

Eczema

Side effects of Zocort

Common

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Zocort

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Zocort works

Zocort is a steroid medicine which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Quick Tips

Zocort is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of eczema.

It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.

Don’t use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.

Don’t cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.

If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Zocort and consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.

Brief Description

Indication

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Contact allergic dermatitis, Eczema – atopic; infantile; discoid; stasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Skin irritations, itching and rashes, for example those caused by insect bites, minor thermal burns, sunburn, etc.

Adult Dose

Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Adult: Apply a thin film onto affected area 2-3 times daily.

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Child Dose

Atopic Dermatitis
<3 months: Safety and efficacy not established
>3 months: Apply film to affected area q12hr

Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Apply q6-12hr
Dosing considerations
Limit to the minimum amount necessary for therapeutic efficacy

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Contraindication

Viral/fungal infections, tubercular or syphilitic lesions, bacterial infections unless used in conjunction with appropriate chemotherapy.

Mode of Action

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to the suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.

Precaution

DM, elderly, patients on prolonged therapy. Pregnancy and lactation.

Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

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Side Effect

Skin atrophy,Striae,Acneform lesions,Perioral dermatitis,Folliculitis,Itching,Pigmentation changes,HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 wk)

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Interaction

Thiazides may enhance hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia caused by corticosteroids. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Response to anticoagulants altered. Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased. Decreases serum conc of salicylates and antimuscarinic agents. Ethanol may enhance gastric mucosal irritation. Reduced efficacy with concurrent use of carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, barbiturates and rifampicin. Mutual inhibition of metabolism between ciclosporin and corticosteroids increase plasma conc of both drugs. Enhanced effect in women taking oestrogens or oral contraceptives.