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Overview
STERNON S LTN is a Schedule H drug.STERNON S LTN is composed of: SALICYLIC ACID (3.0 %), BETAMETHASONE (0.05 %)
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.Salicylic acid treats acne and is also used for wart removal and other skin conditions.Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medication. It treats pimples (acne) by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. It additionally reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin and helps keep your pores open.
Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Usage
SALICYLIC ACID is generally used to treat: Psoriasis, Keratitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Warts, Acne Vulgaris, Dermatitis, Dry SkinSALICYLIC ACID can address symptoms like: Dandruff, Skin Irritation, Redness
BETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Allergy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
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 < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for STERNON S LTN and its Constituents
- You should not use salicylic acid topical if you are allergic to it.
- Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox.
- Use the medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only on your skin.Gently clean and dry the affected area. When treating warts or calluses, you may gently remove any loose tissue with a soft brush, wash cloth, or nail file. Soak the skin for 5 minutes before applying the medicine.
- You may need to shake the foam or lotion before use. Follow all directions on the product label.
- Cut the skin patch to fit the area you are treating.
- Use salicylic acid topical regularly to get the most benefit.
- Do not use salicylic acid topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Wart remover medicine may be flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame such as a burning candle.
- Wash the medicine off your hands before handling a hair styling appliance. High heat could cause the medicine to ignite and burn your skin.Do not smoke until the gel has completely dried on your skin.
- Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
- Do not use the medicine on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
- Do not apply salicylic acid to open wounds or irritated skin.
- Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or heating pad, which can increase the burning sensation.
- You should not cover the skin with clothing immediately after application.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin thinning, skin infection, diabetes, increased eye pressure, cataract, circulation disorder, immune disorder, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, positive TB skin test, recently vaccinated, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth.
Symptoms of Overdosage
SALICYLIC ACID over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Dizziness, Rapid Breathing, Head Headache, Hearing Loss, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Ringing In Ears, Vomit, Abdomen PainCommon Side-Effects
SALICYLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Body DiscolorationBETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body Itching
Disease Interactions
BETAMETHASONE can interfere with: Tuberculosis, Hypernatremia, Hypocalcemia, Seizure, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Myocardial Infarction, Ocular Herpes, Peptic Ulcer, Vaccination, Cirrhosis, Depression, Psychosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Congestive Heart Disease, Edema, Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperadrenalism, Cushing’s Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Acute Liver Failure, Myasthenia Gravis, Myoneural Disorders, Myopathy, Glaucoma, Cataract, Osteoporosis, ThromboembolismTechnical Classification
SALICYLIC ACID is categorized as:- TOPICAL ACNE AGENTS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
- TOPICAL KERATOLYTICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
BETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
Available Alternatives for STERNON S LTN
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| STERNON S LTN | INR 81 for 32 ML LOTION | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| BECMET S CRM | INR 11.87 for 10 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG |
| BET SALIC 3 OINT | INR 53.8 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| BET SALIC 6 OINT | INR 52 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| BETALIC 0.64MG/30MG CRM | INR 74.88 for 20 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG |
| BETAMETHASONE 0.05% W/W + SALICYLIC ACID 3% W/W CRM | INR 17.87 for 20 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| BETASAL LTN | INR 102.86 for 30 ML LOTION | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| BETASALIC 0.05% W/V/3% W/V OINT | INR 45 for 30 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/V, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/V |
| BETASALIC 0.06%/3% OINT | INR 11.25 for 5 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.06 % |
| BETASALIC 6 0.05%/6% OINT | INR 76 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| BETASALIC CRM | INR 55 for 20GM CREAM | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| BETASALIC ES CRM | INR 60 for 20 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| BETASALIC MF OINT | INR 11.07 for 20 GM OINTMENT | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| BETASALIC S OINT | INR 60 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| BETNOVATE S-OINT | INR 20.7 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.12 %W/W |
| BETSALIC 0.064%/0.3% OINT | INR 82.87 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 0.3 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.064 % |
| BETSALIC S 0.064% W/W/2% W/W LTN | INR 55 for 20 ML LOTION | SALICYLIC ACID 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.064 %W/W |
| BETZEE S CRM | INR 9.43 for 15 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 2.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| CORTISAL OINT | INR 31.88 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| DIPROVATE PLUS ES OINT | INR 129 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 0.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| DIPROVATE PLUS S CRM | INR 124 for 20 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 3.5 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 0.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| DIPSALIC 0.064%/2% OINT | INR 138 for 30 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.064 % |
| DIPSALIC 0.64MG/30MG OINT | INR 107 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG |
| EPICORT MK OINT | INR 30 for 10 GM OINTMENT | UREA 10.0 %W/W, SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, LACTIC ACID BACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 3.0 %W/W, SODIUM LACTATE 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| GLYSALIC OINT | INR 76.92 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| HEAL IT 0.05%/6% CRM | INR 29.91 for 15 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| KERSOL 6 BZ OINT | INR 116 for 50 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.5 %W/W, ZINC OXIDE 0.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| PROPYSALIC 0.05% W/W/6.5% W/W OINT | INR 94.9 for 30 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| PROPYSALIC E OINT | INR 114.95 for 30 GM OINTMENT | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| PROPYSALIC LTN | INR 108.43 for 50 ML LOTION | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| PROSALIC 6 OINT | INR 55 for 10 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.064 %W/W |
| SALIBET CRM | INR 48.45 for 15 GM CREAM | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/V |
| SALISONE 0.025% W/W/3% W/W LTN | INR 40.87 for 20 ML LOTION | SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %W/W |
| SALISONE MF OINT | INR 65 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID , BETAMETHASONE |
| SALISONE NU OINT | INR 60 for 20 GM OINTMENT | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| SALIVATE MF OINT | INR 89 for 20 GM OINTMENT | UREA 10.0 %W/W, LACTIC ACID BACILLUS RHAMNOSUS 3.0 %W/W, SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, SODIUM LACTATE 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| SALIVATE OINT | INR 34 for 15 GM OINTMENT | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |
| STEMIN MF OINT | INR 79.85 for 20 GM OINTMENT | UREA 10.0 %, LACTIC ACID 5.0 %, SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| STERNON S OINT | INR 99 for 25 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| STERNON SF 0.05%/6% OINT | INR 105 for 20 GM OINTMENT | SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| SYNCARE CRM | INR 48 for 20 GM CREAM | BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID |