Flemnil Syrup
Coal Tar
120ml
Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd
| Pack size | 1 |
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| Retail Price | 150.95 NPR |
Indications
Flemnil Syrup is used for:
Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Adult Dose
Apply sparingly to affected area up to 4 times/day; decrease frequency to 2-3 times/week once improvement observed
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Application to inflamed or broken skin.
Precautions
Use with caution on the face, near eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to genital or rectal areas. Avoid use in patient with exacerbation of psoriasis. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and sunlamps for at least 24-72 hr after application. May stain clothes and hair. If undergoing Goeckerman treatment, all coal tar preparation should be removed from skin before exposure to radiation. Pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Unknown
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Coal Tar :
Stinging/burning of skin, Desquamation, Folliculitis, Photosensitivity, Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining
Mechanism of Action
Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g. salicyclic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.
Note
Flemnil 120ml Syrup manufactured by Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd. Its generic name is Coal Tar. Flemnil is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Flemnil Syrup is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.