Skinler-N

Presentation
SKINALAR Cream and Ointment : White, water miscible cream and greasy ointment containing Fluocinolone Acetonide BP 0.025% w/w.

SKINALAR-N Cream and Ointment: White, 'Water miscible cream and greasy ointment containing Fluocinolone Acetonide BP 0.025% w/w and Neomycin Sulphate BP 0.5% wlw.

Uses
SKINALAR Cream and Ointment are suitable for treating a wide variety of local inflammatory, pruritic and allergic disorders of the skin.

SKINALAR is particularly suitable for topical application in :
Eczema and dermatitis : atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, discoid eczema, otitis externa, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis.

Prurigo, Psoriasis, lichen planus. Discoid lupus erythematosus.

SKINALAR-N is indicated for inflammatory dermatoses, where secondary bacterial infection is present or likely to occur.

Dosage and administration
A small quantity of SKINALAR or SKINALAR-N is applied lightly up to two or three times a day, and massaged gently and thoroughly into the skin. These recommendations apply to
both children and adults, including the elderly.

Contra-Indications, warnings, etc.
Contra-indications : SKINALAR - Primary infections of the skin and in rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, anogenital pruritus and napkin eruption.

SKINALAR-N - As for SKINALAR. Also known hypersensitivity to neomycin.

Precautions : SKINALAR - Appropriate anti-infective cover should be given if there is an associated infection.

SKINALAR-N - Appropriate anti-Infective cover should be given in the presence of viral or fungal infection. Prolonged use should be avoided in conditions where absorption of neomycin is possible. Do not apply to the external auditory canal of patiente with perforated eardrums.
SKINALAR and SKINALAR-N : Long-term continuous topical steroid therapy can produce atrophic skin changes. Do not apply to the face for prolonged periods. Prolonged use or treatment of extensive areas can produce adrenal suppression,especially in infants and children.

Pregnancy : Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development, including cleft palate and intrauterine growth retardation. There may be a very small risk of such effects on the human foetus.

Lactation : When topical steroid treatment is necessary, minimise amount and length of treatment.

Side-effects: With SKINALAR, side-effects are extremely rare, but as with all topical corticosteroids, patient may show hypersensitivity reaction.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Store at temperature below 30·C.

Package quantities
SKINALAR Cream and Ointment : 5g/15g . Tube.
SKINALAR-N Cream and Ointment :5g/15g Tube.

To be dispensed only by or on the prescription of a registered physician