Aristocort0.10%
Cream
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aristocort. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Aristocort may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Aristocort should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Aristocort does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Aristocort in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Aristocort in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Aristocort is a steroid. It is used for treatment of wide variety of medical conditions such as allergic disorders, severe allergic reactions, and rheum... View More
Uses of Aristocort
- Allergic disorders
- Severe allergic reactions
- Rheumatic disorder
Side effects of Aristocort
- Headache
- Infection
- Joint pain
How to use Aristocort
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Aristocort works
Aristocort is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling)... View More
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Aristocort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Aristocort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Inflammatory skin conditions
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Inflammatory skin conditions Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.
Contraindication
Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby... View More
Precaution
Diabetes; hypertension, renal and liver impairment; glaucoma; psychosis; delayed tissue healing; cirrhosis; heart failure; recent MI; hypothyroidism; os... View More
Side Effect
Skin atrophy, Striae, Acneform lesions, Pigmentation changes, HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 weeks)Systemic absorption if applied to large... View More
Interaction
Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the antid... View More
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