Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for PILEUM SUPPITORY and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for PILEUM SUPPITORY
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Overview
PILEUM SUPPITORY is a Schedule H drug.PILEUM SUPPITORY is composed of: ALLANTOIN ( ), HYDROCORTISONE ( ), ZINC OXIDE ( )
Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. Hydrocortisone topical will not treat skin infections. This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions. It is also used to treat certain types of cancer.
Usage
HYDROCORTISONE is generally used to treat: Eczema, Psoriasis, Deep Skin Infection, Arthritis, Asthma, Multiple Sclerosis, CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for PILEUM SUPPITORY and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, herpes eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid contact with people who have infections. It may cause unusual changes in vision; if it
Symptoms of Overdosage
HYDROCORTISONE over-dosage can result in: Easy BruisingCommon Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Nausea, Heartburn, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Excessive Sweating, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, ChillsSerious Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Rare Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Skin Rash, Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings, Abdomen Pain, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty BreathingTechnical Classification
HYDROCORTISONE is categorized as: TOPICAL STEROIDS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for PILEUM SUPPITORY
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
PILEUM SUPPITORY | INR 60 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | LIDOCAINE , HYDROCORTISONE , ALLANTOIN , ZINC OXIDE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ANOMEX SUPPITORY | INR 54 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 % |
CORECT SUPPITORY | INR 66 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %W/W |