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Soritar10%

Cream

Coal Tar
ByUnimed Unihealth MFG. Ltd.
MRP ৳ 300.0010 % Off
Best PriceTk 270.00/50 gm tube
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Medicine overview

Indications of Soritar 10%

Soritar 10% Cream is indicated for psoriasis. Soritar Cream has a keratoplastic and antipruritic effect in psoriasis.

Theropeutic Class

Coal-tar preparations

Pharmacology

Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g. salicyclic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Dosage of Soritar 10%

Adults and children over 12 years of age: Ensure that the lesions are clean. Apply a thin layer of Soritar 10% Cream two or three times a day on to the affected areas massage in gently and leave to dry. For young children under 12 years of age and the elderly: The emulsion may be diluted by mixing it with a few drops of cooled freshly boiled in the palm of the hand.

Administration of Soritar 10%

For topical application only.

Contraindications

Soritar 10% should not be used when a patient has known sensitivity to Soritar 10% or any of the other ingredients. If you have folliculitis and acne vulgaris. Soritar 10% Cream should not be used on patients who have disease characterised by photosensitivity such as lupus erythematosus or allergy to sunlight. Soritar 10% Cream should not be applied to inflamed or broken skin. Warnings and precautions: For topical administration only. Soritar 10% Cream may cause skin irritation, should this occur the treatment should be reviewed and if necessary discontinued. Soritar 10% enhances photosensitivity of the skin after applying Soritar 10% Cream exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided. Use with care near the eyes and mucous membranes. If any emulsion should accidentally enter the eye, flush with normal saline solution or water. Do not apply to genital and rectal areas. Apply with caution to the face do not get in the eyes. Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil may cause skin reactions. Methyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates may cause allergic reactions that might be cause a delayed reaction.

Side Effects of Soritar 10%

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Skin irritation, photosensitivity of the skin, Soritar 10% Cream may cause acne-like eruptions of the skin. There is an increased risk of skin cancer in psoriatic patients treated with a combination of Soritar 10% Cream and UVB radiation has been reported. However epidemiological studies of patients treated with Soritar 10% Cream on its own are inconclusive. The risk of toxicity should be taken into account when considering the prescribing this product for the patient.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There is no direct evidence of the safety in pregnant and lactating mother. Coal tar preparations have been in use for many years without apparent ill-consequence. No harmful effects on the health of the child is anticipated with the proper use of Soritar 10%. However it is recommended that the use of Soritar 10% in pregnancy and lactation is restricted to intermittent use in low concentrations on a small percentage of body’s surface, use during the first trimester be avoided.

Overdose Effects of Soritar 10%

There is no evidence that an overdose of topical Soritar 10% Cream would be harmful other than a hypersensitivity to Soritar 10%. Ingestion of Soritar 10% Cream may require gastric lavage depending on the quantity taken and should be treated symptomatically.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.

Drug Classes

Coal-tar preparations

Mode Of Action

Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g. salicyclic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Pregnancy

There is no direct evidence of the safety in pregnant and lactating mother. Coal tar preparations have been in use for many years without apparent ill-consequence. No harmful effects on the health of the child is anticipated with the proper use of Soritar 10%. However it is recommended that the use of Soritar 10% in pregnancy and lactation is restricted to intermittent use in low concentrations on a small percentage of body’s surface, use during the first trimester be avoided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soritar 10% used for?

Soritar 10% Cream is indicated for psoriasis. Soritar Cream has a keratoplastic and antipruritic effect in psoriasis.

What is the dosage of Soritar 10%?

Adults and children over 12 years of age: Ensure that the lesions are clean. Apply a thin layer of Soritar 10% Cream two or three times a day on to the affected areas massage in gently and leave to dry. For young children under 12 years of age and the elderly: The emulsion may be diluted by mixing it with a few drops of cooled freshly boiled in the palm of the hand.

What are the side effects of Soritar 10%?

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Skin irritation, photosensitivity of the skin, Soritar 10% Cream may cause acne-like eruptions of the skin. There is an increased risk of skin cancer in psoriatic patients treated with a combination of Soritar 10% Cream and UVB radiation has been reported. However epidemiological studies of patients treated with Soritar 10% Cream on its own are inconclusive.…

Who should not take Soritar 10%?

Soritar 10% should not be used when a patient has known sensitivity to Soritar 10% or any of the other ingredients. If you have folliculitis and acne vulgaris. Soritar 10% Cream should not be used on patients who have disease characterised by photosensitivity such as lupus erythematosus or allergy to sunlight. Soritar 10% Cream should not be applied to inflamed or broken skin. Warnings and precaut…

Is Soritar 10% safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

There is no direct evidence of the safety in pregnant and lactating mother. Coal tar preparations have been in use for many years without apparent ill-consequence. No harmful effects on the health of the child is anticipated with the proper use of Soritar 10%. However it is recommended that the use of Soritar 10% in pregnancy and lactation is restricted to intermittent use in low concentrations on…

Disclaimer

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