- What is it for
- How to use
- 1. Drenison cream and ointment
- 2. Drenison lotion
- 3. Drenison occlusive
- Who should not use
- Possible side effects
Drenison is a product that is available in cream, ointment, lotion and occlusive, whose active ingredient is fludroxycortide, a corticoid substance that has anti-inflammatory and anti-itchy action, capable of relieving symptoms of various skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis or burns.
This medicine can be purchased at conventional pharmacies, with a prescription, for a price of about 13 to 90 reais, depending on the pharmaceutical form prescribed by the doctor.
What is it for
Drenison has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-itchy and vasoconstrictive action, which serves to treat various skin problems such as dermatitis, lupus, sunburn, dermatosis, lichen planus, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or exfoliative dermatitis.
How to use
How to use it depends on the dosage form:
1. Drenison cream and ointment
A small layer should be applied over the affected area, 2 to 3 times a day, or as directed by the doctor. In children, as little as possible should be applied over a short period of time.
2. Drenison lotion
A small amount should be rubbed carefully over the affected area, two to three times a day, or according to medical criteria. In children, as little as possible should be applied over a short period of time.
3. Drenison occlusive
Occlusive dressings can be used to treat psoriasis or other resistant conditions, as follows:
- Gently clean the skin, removing scales, scabs and dry exudates and any previously placed product, with the help of an antibacterial soap, and dry well; Shave or pin the hair in the area to be treated; Remove the packaging tape and cut a piece that be slightly larger than the area to be covered, and round the corners; remove the white paper from the transparent tape, taking care to prevent the tape from sticking to itself; apply the transparent tape, keeping the skin smooth and press the tape on place.
The tape should be replaced every 12 hours, and the skin should be cleaned and allowed to dry for 1 hour before applying a new one. However, it can be left in place for 24 hours, if recommended by the doctor and if it is well tolerated and adheres satisfactorily.
If an infection occurs at the site, the use of the occlusive dressing should be stopped and the person should go to the doctor.
Who should not use
Drenison is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula and who have an infection in the region to be treated.
In addition, this medication should also not be used in pregnant or lactating women, without a doctor's recommendation.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Drenison cream, ointment and lotion are itching, irritation and dryness of the skin, allergic contact dermatitis, burning, infection of hair follicles, excess hair, acne, blackheads, discoloration and changes in skin pigmentation and inflammation of the skin around the mouth.
The most common adverse effects that can occur with the use of the occlusive are skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy and the appearance of stretch marks and rashes.
