Alfacort Ointment

Alfacort features an exceptional active ingredient renowned for its potent effects, comprising Hydrocortisone. This powerful formulation provides a superior solution for addressing diverse health concerns. With 10mg/g concentration and an easily manageable Ointment, it remains a preferred option for countless individuals seeking effective treatment.

What is Alfacort ?

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema status asthmaticus Soft tissue inflammation Joint inflammations Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency Acute adrenocortical insufficiency Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Rheumatic Disorders Dermatologic Diseases (Allergic States Severe seborrheic dermatitis Severe psoriasis Pemphigus Severe erythema multiforme) Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions (Bronchial asthma Contact dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Serum sickness Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis Drug hypersensitivity reactions Urticarial transfusion reactions Acute noninfectious laryngeal edema) Ophthalmic Diseases (Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Iritis iridocyclitis Chorioretinitis Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis Optic neuritis) Gastrointestinal Diseases Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy Loeffler's syndrome Aspiration pneumonitis Hematologic Disorders (Acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults Secondary thrombocytopenia Erythroblastopenia) Neoplastic Diseases (Leukemias and lymphomas in adults Acute leukemia of childhood) Edematous States Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis

How to use Alfacort ?

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema status asthmaticus Soft tissue inflammation Joint inflammations Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency Acute adrenocortical insufficiency Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Rheumatic Disorders Dermatologic Diseases (Allergic States Severe seborrheic dermatitis Severe psoriasis Pemphigus Severe erythema multiforme) Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions (Bronchial asthma Contact dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Serum sickness Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis Drug hypersensitivity reactions Urticarial transfusion reactions Acute noninfectious laryngeal edema) Ophthalmic Diseases (Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Iritis iridocyclitis Chorioretinitis Diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis Optic neuritis) Gastrointestinal Diseases Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy Loeffler's syndrome Aspiration pneumonitis Hematologic Disorders (Acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults Secondary thrombocytopenia Erythroblastopenia) Neoplastic Diseases (Leukemias and lymphomas in adults Acute leukemia of childhood) Edematous States Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis<

Mode of Action

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to the suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.

Alfacort Interactions

Thiazides may enhance hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia caused by corticosteroids. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Response to anticoagulants altered. Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased. Decreases serum conc of salicylates and antimuscarinic agents. Ethanol may enhance gastric mucosal irritation. Reduced efficacy with concurrent use of carbamazepine phenytoin primidone barbiturates and rifampicin. Mutual inhibition of metabolism between ciclosporin and corticosteroids increase plasma conc of both drugs. Enhanced effect in women taking oestrogens or oral contraceptives.

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Alfacort Contraindications

Alfacort Ointment should be kept at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Ensure it is kept out of reach of children.

Storage of Alfacort