Sicorten

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

Sicorten is a topical corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting the release of various cytokines.

Sicorten
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	Sicorten
Generic	Halometasone
Halometasone Other Names	Halometasone
Weight	05%,
Type	Cream
Formula	C₂₂H₂₇ClF₂O₅
Weight	Average: 444.9 Monoisotopic: 444.151508
Groups	Experimental
Therapeutic Class	Other Topical corticosteroids
Manufacturer	Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd
Available Country	Bangladesh, Switzerland
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Corticosteriod-responsive dermatoses, Dermatitis

Sicorten is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Corticosteroid responsive, Inflammatory Dermatosis

Dosage

Sicorten dosage

Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.

Side Effects

Bone disorders; muscle fractures; muscle wasting; Na depletion; hyperglycaemia; impaired tissue repair; susceptibility to infections; menstrual irregularities; hyperhydrosis; skin thinning.

Precaution

Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy category- not classified

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing and to large areas of the body. Rosaceae, leg ulcers, long-term topical treatment esp in child.