Preticort Ointment
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
No interactions were found/established.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Preticort Ointment is a category C medicine. Topical corticosteroids (triamcinolone) during pregnancy may affect the developing baby. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before using Preticort Ointment.
Breast Feeding
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Limited information is available on how Preticort Ointment affects the breastfed infant when used by a nursing woman. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Preticort Ointment.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Preticort Ointment has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have liver problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Preticort Ointment.
Kidney
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Let your doctor know if you have kidney problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Preticort Ointment.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Preticort Ointment can be used in children below 12 years only when a doctor recommends it.
About Preticort Ointment
Preticort Ointment belongs to a group of medications called ‘corticosteroids’ used in the treatment of various inflammatory skin conditions. This medicine is used in the treatment of skin diseases like dermatitis (skin inflammation), sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, eczema, dermatoses (skin lesions), and other inflammatory conditions.
Preticort Ointment contains ‘Triamcinolone,’ which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It is an anti-inflammatory agent and immunosuppressant that controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It prevents the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. This effect helps in reducing swelling, pain and discomfort.
Preticort Ointment is for topical (skin) use only. Your doctor will advise the appropriate use of Preticort Ointment that suits your infection. Common side effects of Preticort Ointment include itching, dryness, irritation, redness and a burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Preticort Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Please do not use it more often or for a longer time than your doctor prescribed; also, do not stop the medication abruptly. Notify your doctor if you have any other skin infections or have undergone surgery. Also, inform your doctor if you develop any skin infections while using this medicine. Preticort Ointment weakens your immune system, so stay away from people who are sick. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Preticort Ointment
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Key Benefits
Preticort Ointment contains Triamcinolone, which belongs to the class of ‘corticosteroids’. It is effectively used to treat various inflammatory skin diseases. It controls inflammation by acting on the immune system. It decreases the activity of the immune system by blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking the body cells (target cells). It reduces the release of chemicals that cause inflammation. This effect helps in reducing swelling, pain and discomfort.
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Side Effects of Preticort Ointment
- Itching
- Dryness
- Irritation
- Burning sensation at the application site
- Redness
Drug Warnings
Do not use Preticort Ointment if you are allergic to it or other ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have any serious illness or infection. This medicine weakens your immune system making you more prone to infections. Prolonged use of steroid-containing medicines leads to skin sensitization and the development of resistant organisms. Do not cover the affected areas with occlusive dressings while using Preticort Ointment. Avoid applying Preticort Ointment on sunburns, lesions, blisters, and open wounds. Topical usage of corticosteroids (Triamcinolone) in pregnant women and nursing mothers should be used with caution under a doctor's supervision.
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Special Advise
Please seek medical advice if your condition does not improve within five to seven days of treatment.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of skin infection.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes, or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
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