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Proctosedyl Ointment

Manufacturer :  Sanofi India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Beclometasone, Lidocaine, Phenylephrine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Proctosedyl Ointment

Proctosedyl Ointment is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. It is also used to prevent and treat a number of other conditions like inflammation of the nose, mild or moderate ulcerative colitis and inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Proctosedyl Ointment should be used with caution by people having high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, osteoporosis, a family history of glaucoma, eye cataracts, stomach or duodenal ulcers, decreased liver or kidney function, mental health problems or those taking steroids. It should not be used by children and people who are allergic to it, had tuberculosis, any type of infection or a serious liver disease.

Proctosedyl Ointment is available to take as an inhaler device. It is also available as a nasal spray, cream and tablets or ointment. It can be taken once or twice daily, with or without food.

Some possible side effects include cramps, heavy bleeding, pain around the eyes and cheekbones, runny nose, tightness of the chest, body pain, congestion, difficulty with breathing, dryness or soreness of the throat, fever, hoarseness and voice changes.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Proctosedyl Ointment

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Proctosedyl Ointment ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Proctosedyl Ointment

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Trim b 0.025% w/w/1% w/w cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Proctosedyl Ointment ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Proctosedyl Ointment , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The active constituent of this medication is a synthetic glucocorticoid that specifically binds to cytoplasmic receptors. This inhibits leukocyte entry at the inflammation site, interferes in inflammatory response mediator functioning, and reduces oedema and scar tissues.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Beclometasoner-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/beclometasone

      • Beclometasone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00394

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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