Flumethasone Pivalate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Flumethasone Pivalate is a corticosteroid used topically for its glucocorticoid activity in treatment of various skin disorders.
Indications
No indications information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Contraindications
Flumethasone Pivalate is contraindicated in conditions like Acne vulgaris,Rosacea,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Flumethasone Pivalate, which give rise to further complications include Pruritis.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Flumethasone Pivalate include Hypersensitivity reactions, Burning sensation.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flumethasone Pivalate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Itching, Dryness, Rash.
Warnings
Flumethasone pivalate is not indicated in acute weeping or subacute exudative stages. All contact of drugs with eyes,mouth and mucous membrane should be avoided. Under occlusive dressings its application should be of limited duration and confined to small area. Cautions should be taken in renal impaired patients. Long term continous use should be avoided since this can lead to adrenal suspenssions.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
topically (Once or twice daily without dressings and once per day with dressings.) —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Flumethasone Pivalate was found.
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.