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DITHRODERM

DITHRANOL (ANTHRALIN) · by WILSONS

ANTIPSORIATICS Antipsoriatic WILSONS

Composition

Cream 0.1%/0.25%/0.5%:Dithranol 0.1%/0.25%/0.5%:

Indications & Dosage

Subacute and chronic psoriasis: Adult: For application to skin or scalp, 0.1-0.5% cream suitable for overnight treatment, 1-2% cream for max. 1 hour (consult product literature).

Contraindications

Acute and pustular psoriasis, hypersensitivity

Precautions

Avoid sensitive areas of skin, avoid use near eyes. When applying dithranol, hands should be protected by gloves or they should be washed thoroughly afterwards use plenty of lukewarm (not hot) water to rinse off cream with soap. Dithranol should be applied to chronic extensor plaques only, carefully avoiding normal skin

Side Effects

Local burning sensation, local irritation, stains hair, stains skin