Locoid Lipocrem, cream 0.1% 30 g

Indications

Superficial, non-infectious, sensitive to local GCS skin diseases:
– eczema;
– dermatitis (including atopic, contact, seborrheic);
– psoriasis.

Active ingredient

Composition

1 g contains hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 1 mg,

excipients:

liquid paraffin – 180 mg,

white soft paraffin – 420 mg,

cetostearyl alcohol – 60 mg,

cetomacrogol 25 – 30 mg,

propyl parahydroxybenzoate – 0.5 mg,

benzyl alcohol – 5 mg,

citric acid anhydrous – 1.8 mg,

sodium citrate anhydrous – 1.2 mg,

purified water – 300.5 mg.

How to take, the dosage

Locoid is used topically.

The affected skin surface is smeared thinly no more than 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 1-3 weeks. The dose of the drug used for 1 week should not exceed 30-60 g.

In case of itching in the anus area before applying the drug the affected area should be washed with warm water and soap, then water and dry the skin surface with a towel or tissue.

For blistering skin conditions, lesions on the scalp, a lotion and emulsion for external use are used.

Special Instructions

Avoid getting the ointment in the eyes.

In children under 12 years of age the drug is prescribed only under strict medical supervision. If there is no improvement or worsening after 7 days or if symptoms return within a few days of discontinuation, discontinue use and consult a physician.

The drug should not be used without consulting a physician in cases where itching in the genital area in women is accompanied by vaginal discharge.

If prolonged treatment and/or application to large surfaces, it is recommended to prescribe a diet with restriction of Na+ and increased K+ content; to introduce sufficient protein into the body. BP, blood glucose and cortisol concentrations, blood clotting, diuresis, and the patient’s body weight should be monitored.

Contraindications

– bacterial skin infections (strepto- and staphylodermia, gram-negative folliculitis);
– viral skin infections (herpes simplex, varicella, herpes zoster);
– fungal skin infections;
– tuberculosis and syphilitic skin lesions;
– parasitic skin infections;
– neoplastic skin changes (benign and malignant tumors);
– acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis;
– postvaccination period;
– skin integrity disorders (wounds, ulcers);
– hypersensitivity to the preparation “Locoid Lipokrem.
The drug should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects

Local reactions: skin irritation; in rare cases – other local reactions typical for GCS therapy.

Systemic reactions: with prolonged use, application to large surfaces and/or use of occlusive dressings, side effects typical of systemic GCS may be observed.

The risk of local and systemic side effects with Lipocrem® Locoid is lower than with fluorinated steroids.

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