Neocort Skin Ointment

✔️ Key Components:

• Betamethasone: A steroid that works by blocking the production of certain inflammatory chemical messengers in the body and alleviates allergies.
• Neomycin: An antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins.

✔️ Uses of Neocort Skin Ointment:

• Allergic conditions
• Bacterial infections

✔️ Side Effects of Neocort Skin Ointment

• Thinning of skin
• Increased risk of infection
• Weight gain
• Mood changes
• Behavioral changes
• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness)

✔️ How Neocort works:

• Betamethasone blocks the production of inflammatory chemical messengers, reducing inflammation and allergies.
• Neomycin, an antibiotic, inhibits bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins.

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Use Neocort as prescribed; do not exceed the recommended dose or duration.
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse with water if accidental exposure occurs.
• Inform your doctor of any history of allergy before using Neocort.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before usage.
• Side effects like burning sensation and skin irritation may occur; consult your doctor if they persist.
• Follow the prescribed dosage and schedule for maximum benefit.

✔️ Indications:

Neocort is a combination medicine used for the treatment of various skin infections. It helps minimize symptoms of inflammation, such as redness, swelling, and itching. Additionally, it has antimicrobial properties effective against infection-causing microorganisms. Neocort is for external use only and should be applied to the affected skin area following the prescribed dosage and schedule.

✔️ Pharmacology

• Betamethasone: Blocks the production of inflammatory chemical messengers, providing anti-inflammatory effects.
• Neomycin Sulfate: Exhibits bactericidal action against a wide range of bacteria, contributing to the treatment of secondary bacterial infections.

Neocort Ointment demonstrates effective infiltration and uniform distribution, making it highly suitable for various skin conditions, including those in difficult-to-reach areas.

✔️ Dosage & Administration:

Preparation:

• Ensure your hands are clean and dry before applying the medication.

Application Method:

• Apply a thin layer of Neocort on the affected areas of the skin.

Application Tools:

• You can use clean and dry hands for application.
• Alternatively, apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab.

Rubbing In:

• Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is completely absorbed.

Hand Hygiene:

• Wash your hands before and after applying Neocort on the affected areas, unless the treatment is for hands.

✔️ Interaction

If there is significant systemic absorption, neomycin sulfate may enhance the respiratory depressant effects of neuromuscular blockers.

✔️ Contraindications

Rosacea, skin break-out vulgaris; peri-oral dermatitis; dermatosis in children beneath one year of age; skin injuries caused by contaminations with infections (eg. Herpes simplex), organisms (eg. candidiasis, tinea) or microbes (eg. impetigo). Cream/Ointment ought to not be utilized for the treatment of otitis externa where the ear drum is punctured, because of its chance of ototoxicity and in those patients extremely touchy to any of its components.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

This arrangement ought to not be utilized broadly in pregnancy.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid prolonged treatment to prevent systemic corticosteroid effects.
• Regular monitoring is recommended during psoriasis treatment.
• Risk of contact sensitization with extended or recurrent use.
• Pregnancy and lactation considerations.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, absent from light & dampness. Keep out of the reach of children.