Kerala State Drug Formulary.pdf

Drugs for other Dermatological Conditions
P/C: Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membranes, use with
caution in eczemas.
A/E: Dryness, peeling, irritation, swelling & redness.
P/A: Gel 2.5%, 5%
Dose: Apply at night
Cost: 2.5%gel 20g Rs 27-66/-
Tretinoin
I: Acne
C/I: Acute dermatitis, abrasions.
` P/C: Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membranes & use along
with cosmetics
A/E: Dryness, peeling, irritation, tightening & redness.
P/A: 0.05% cream, 0.25% cream
Dose: Apply at night
Adapalene
P/A: 0.1% gel
Dose: Apply at bed time
Cost: 15 g Rs 75-86/-
Systemic therapy
Antibiotics – Moderate to severe cases
Doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin
ALOPECIA
Topical
Minoxidil
I: Androgenitic alopecia
A/E: Local irritation, hypertrichosis, low incidence of contact
dermatitis
P/A: 2% solution ; 5% solution
Dose: Should be continued indefinitely
Cost: 2% solution Rs 135/-
DRUGS USED IN LEPROSY
The causative organism of leprosy is the acid fast bacilli Mycobacterium
leprae. It is a chronic granulumatous disease that primarily affects the
peripheral nerves, skin and other organs. It is divided into multibacillary and
paucibacillary type.
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