Topical steroids:
Indications for: VYTONE
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with mild bacterial or fungal infection.
Adult Dosage:
Apply to affected area 3–4 times daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
VYTONE Warnings/Precautions:
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
VYTONE Classification:
Steroid + antibiotic.
VYTONE Interactions:
May interfere with thyroid function tests. May cause false (+) results in ferric chloride test.
Adverse Reactions:
Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria.
How Supplied:
Crm—30 (2g/sachet)
