Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone)

What Is The Generic Name For Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm:

Triamcinolone is the generic version for Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

Flutex

Kenalog

Kenonel

Oracort

Oralone

Triacet

About Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone)

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm contains an active ingredient, Triamcinolone, which is used in the treatment of skin conditions with inflammation & itching. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Pfizer, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm contains an active ingredient, Triamcinolone, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Bursitis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Gouty arthritis

• Psoriatic Arthritis

• Synovitis

• Alopecia

• Lichen simplex chronicus

• Psoriasis

•  Lichen Planus

• Keloids

• Osteoarthritis

• Multiple sclerosis

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Inflammaton

• Dermatitis

• Eczema

• Stomatitis

How Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone) Works:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm has an active ingredient; Triamcinolone, a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Before You Use Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Triamcinolone

• You are not having any serious Disease

• You do not have Liver/Kidney problems

• Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  

• You should avoid Driving

• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

You should not take Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• Have severe Liver/Kidney Disease

• Are patient with systemic infections

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Ointment

• Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm contains an active ingredient, Triamcinolone, which is used the treatment of skin conditions with inflammation & itching. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You must take it regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone) to Be Used:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm.

How To Take The Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm is for external use only. Use the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label of the tube for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment on the area. Wash your hands properly after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

You are always advised to take Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger or smaller amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment abruptly on your own as it may cause withdrawal effects.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor or visit the nearby hospital immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm at a fixed time. A missed dose of Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage. Do not double the dosage for next time if you missed once to make up the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 Gm (Triamcinolone):

• Anxiety

• Blurred vision

• Dizziness

• Shortness of breath

• Headache

• Change in mood

• Irritation

• Itching

• Numbness, tingling in arms or legs

• Easy bruising of skin

• Dry or scaly skin

• Skin thinning

• Increased risk of infection

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm. It can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Magnesium Hydroxide

• Roxithromycin

• Glimepiride

• Cilnidipine

• Phenobarbitone

• Indapamide

• Clarithromycin

• Itraconazole

• Gliclazide

• Carbamazepine

• Antidiabetic medicines

• Bupropion

• Adalimumab

• Ketoconazole

• Ibuprofen

It interacts with the following disease conditions:

• Liver Disease

• Myocardial infarction

• Hyperlipidemia

• Osteoporosis

• Renal Diseases

Warning And Precaution:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy

• Kidney Disease/ Liver Diseases

• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

Things To Remember:

• It should be used with caution in pediatric population

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine.

• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this Ointment for shorter or longer time than recommended by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Ledercort 0.1% Ointment 15 gm at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the tube of the Ointment should be intact and not damaged while storing.