Mederma

Mederma Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

It softens and hydrates skin. It is also a mild cleanser for dry, sensitive skin. It helps reduce dryness and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Table Of contents

• Mederma
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Mederma
Generic	Emollient (Cepalin+Allantoin)
Weight	20gm, 0.5%,
Type	Gel, Topical Cream, Topical Emulsion, Topical Foam, Topical Gel, Topical Kit, Topical Liquid, Topical Lotion, Topical Oil, Topical Ointment, Topical Pad, Topical Paste, Topical Soap, Topical Spray, Topical Stick
Therapeutic Class	Emollients & combined preparations
Manufacturer	Mundipharma (bd) Pvt, Ltd, Win-medicare Pvt Ltd
Available Country	Bangladesh, India, United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Relief of dry skin associated with contact dermatitis, senile pruritus, atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis & related dry skin conditions.

Dosage

Mederma dosage

Parents of children with eczema should try to bathe their child in an emollient wash product once a day. Emollient creams should be used frequently; the weekly recommended amount for children is 250 g per week. On a day to day basis, it is recommended to apply an emollient cream at least 3 to 4 times a day. Add a bath emollient to the water to help prevent the skin from drying out. After bathing, apply an emollient cream to all areas of the skin to lock in the moisture Apply an emollient cream about 20 minutes before bedtime to allow it to soak in to the skin

Side Effects

Skin irritation in people hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

Precaution

This preparation is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. This preparation contains cetostearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate which may cause skin irritation. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Contraindication

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation. Acne or greasy skin.

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