It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cortefin. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cortefin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Cortefin should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
DECREASES
SAFE
Cortefin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cortefin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cortefin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cortefin 0.10% Cream
Introduction
Cortefin is a steroid. It is used for treatment of wide variety of medical conditions such as allergic disorders, severe allergic reactions, and rheumatic disorders. It provides relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation a ... Show more
Uses of Cortefin
Allergic disorders
Severe allergic reactions
Rheumatic disorder
Side effects of Cortefin
Common
Headache
Infection
Joint pain
How to use Cortefin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cortefin works
Cortefin is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Quick Tips
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Cortefin. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Cortefin suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Inflammatory skin conditions
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Inflammatory skin conditions
Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Inflammatory skin conditions
Adult: Apply cream/ointment sparingly onto affected area 2-3 times daily.
Contraindication
Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability there ... Show more
Precaution
Diabetes; hypertension, renal and liver impairment; glaucoma; psychosis; delayed tissue healing; cirrhosis; heart failure; recent MI; hypothyroidism; ... Show more
Side Effect
Skin atrophy, Striae, Acneform lesions, Pigmentation changes, HPA suppression (with higher potency used >2 weeks)Systemic absorption if applied to lar ... Show more
Interaction
Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the ant ... Show more
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