Dilucort 0.05% Ointment
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Pretium Pharmaceuticals |
Active Ingredient | Triamcinolone (0.05% w/w) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Glucocorticoids |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 521 |
FAQ
Dilucort 0.05% Ointment Reviews
You should always use Dilucort 0.05% exactly as your doctor has told you. It is only for use on the skin but do not use the cream or ointment on your face for more than recommended. Do not cover the area you have treated with a bandage or plaster unless your doctor tells you to. You should use this medicine regularly but do not apply large amounts or use it for longer than prescribed. It should be spread thinly. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
Dilucort 0.05% has a few potential side effects but not everyone will get them. These may include allergic skin reactions, bacterial skin infections, acne, thinning or a change in color of the skin, burning, stinging, and itching. Serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare but let your doctor know if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. Not all creams are likely to work for all skin conditions and may make some worse. Make sure you read the instructions that come with your medicine.
Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes, and immune system problems, as well as about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids).
How Dilucort 0.05% Ointment Works
How to Use Dilucort 0.05% Ointment
Benefits of Dilucort 0.05% Ointment
- In Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints.Dilucort 0.05% can give you relief from this pain and swelling. It also reduces stiffness in the joints and helps in easy movement. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Dilucort 0.05% should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight, and wearing suitable footwear.
- In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system starts attacking the lining of your joints. This causes pain and swelling in the joints. Dilucort 0.05% helps treat rheumatoid arthritis. It makes the immune system function normally and prevents it from attacking the body. This gives relief from the symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. This helps in easy movement and makes you do your daily activities more easily.
- In Skin conditions with inflammation & itching: Dilucort 0.05% is effective in treating skin conditions with inflammation and itching like eczema, dermatitis, or rash. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
Uses of Dilucort 0.05% Ointment
- Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
- Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
- Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Dilucort 0.05% Ointment Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Dilucort 0.05% and consult your doctor.
- Dilucort 0.05% is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
References
- Triamcinolone Acetonide [FDA Drug Label]. Princeton, NJ: A Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1398-400.
- Mayo Clinic. Triamcinolone.
- Triaminolone. Hawthorne, New York: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A; 2014.