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Dermex® S
Clobetasol Propionate BP & Salicylic Acid BP
Description:
Dermex S Ointment contains the active compound Clobetasol Propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid and Salicylic Acid, a keratolytic agent for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol is an analog of prednisolone having a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic and antiseptic agent.
Dermex S Ointment contains the active compound Clobetasol Propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid and Salicylic Acid, a keratolytic agent for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol is an analog of prednisolone having a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic and antiseptic agent.
Indications:
Dermex S is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory manifestations of hyperkeratotic and dry corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as psoriasis, chronic atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus), lichen planus, eczema (including nummular eczema, hand eczema, eczematous dermatitis), dyshidrosis (pompholyx), seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, ichthyosis vulgaris and other ichthyotic conditions.
Dermex S is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory manifestations of hyperkeratotic and dry corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as psoriasis, chronic atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus), lichen planus, eczema (including nummular eczema, hand eczema, eczematous dermatitis), dyshidrosis (pompholyx), seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, ichthyosis vulgaris and other ichthyotic conditions.
Mode of Action:
Clobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroids which decrease inflammation by preventing the release of prostaglandin & leukotriens and inhibiting macrophage accumulation in inflamed areas. Salicylic acid softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.
Clobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroids which decrease inflammation by preventing the release of prostaglandin & leukotriens and inhibiting macrophage accumulation in inflamed areas. Salicylic acid softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.
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