MEDIOVAL

Composition:

Each gram of MEDIOVAL (Cream/Ointment) contains 0.5mg Clobetasol Propionate. Properties:

Clobetasol is a potent topical corticosteroid which is effective because of its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions.

Indications:

MEDIOVAL is used in a short courses for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestation of severs and moderate dermatoses that are not responding to other corticosteroids such as: psoriasis, eczema including (nummular eczema and hand eczema) lichen planum, discoid lupus erythematosus, all kinds of dermatitis (atopic, seborrhoeis, solar, neurocontact dermatitis, and static).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to clobetasol or other corticosteroids.

Viral infections.

Cautions:

MEDIOVAL is not for ophthalmic use.

In the presence of an infection, an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial

agent should be administered.

The weekly dosage should not exceed 50 g.

If irritation or hypersensitivity develops, drug should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

When treating under occlusion the skin should always be cleaned before a new dressing is applied.

The side effects of the systemic absorption of topical application of corticosteroids may be seen if the patient receives a large dose applicated to a large surfaces or for prolonged times, or if the patient was a baby or a child. This medication should not be used extensively in pregnant patients or nursing mothers in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

Side effects:

Irritation, hypertrichosis, burning, itching, acne-form eruptions, hypopigmentation, and atrophic changes such as striae.

Dosage & administration:

Apply a thin layer of MEDIOVAL to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.

Storage:

Store at temperature between (15-30)°C.

Presentation:

Aluminum tube contains 30g MEDIOVAL Ointment.

Aluminum tube contains 50g MEDIOVAL Cream.