STERNON SF 0.05%/6% OINT

Overview

STERNON SF 0.05%/6% OINT is a Schedule H drug.

STERNON SF 0.05%/6% OINT is composed of: SALICYLIC ACID (6.0 %), 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 Skin
SALICYLIC 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 SF 0.05%/6% OINT 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 Pain

Common Side-Effects

SALICYLIC ACID : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Body Discoloration
BETAMETHASONE : 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, Thromboembolism

Technical 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 SF 0.05%/6% OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BETASALIC 6 0.05%/6% OINT	INR 76 for 20 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
HEAL IT 0.05%/6% CRM	INR 29.91 for 15 GM CREAM	SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, 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 %

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 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
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 LTN	INR 81 for 32 ML LOTION	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
SYNCARE CRM	INR 48 for 20 GM CREAM	BETAMETHASONE , SALICYLIC ACID