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Periactin
Teva

Periactin

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride 4mg tablets containing cyproheptadine hydrochloride equivalent to 4mg anhydrous cyproheptadine hydrochloride. It is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative properties.
Dalbecal Ointment
Teva

Dalbecal Ointment

Contains calcipotriol and betamethasone. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue. One gram of ointment contains 50 micrograms of calcipotriol and 0.5 mg of betamethasone (as 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate). One gram of ointment contains 50 micrograms of butylhydroxytoluene (E321).
Acitretin (Neotigason)
Teva

Acitretin (Neotigason)

Acitretin is a retinoid. Retinol (Vitamin A) is known to be essential for normal epithelial growth and differentiation, though the mode of this effect is not yet established. Both retinol and retinoic acid are capable of reversing hyperkeratotic and metaplastic skin changes. However, these effects are generally only obtained at dosages associated with considerable local or systemic toxicity. Acitretin, a synthetic aromatic derivative of retinoic acid, has a favourable therapeutic ratio, with a greater and more specific inhibitory effect on psoriasis and disorders of epithelial keratinisation. The usual therapeutic response to acitretin consists of desquamation (with or without erythema) followed by more normal re-epithelialisation. Acitretin is the main active metabolite of etretinate.
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
Teva

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream contains Zinc oxide, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, lanolin (hypoallergenic), and sodium benzoate.
Kreamol A Cream
Essential Healthcare

Kreamol A Cream

Kreamol is a formula A cetomacrogol cream
KreaMoint 50:50 Ointment
Essential Healthcare

KreaMoint 50:50 Ointment

Contains liquid paraffin (500mg per 1g) and white soft paraffin (500mg per 1g)
EmulsifEss
Essential Healthcare

EmulsifEss

EmulsifEss ointment contains emulsifying wax 30%, white soft paraffin 50%, liquid paraffin 20%.
Dalonev
Aristo Pharma

Dalonev

Dalonev is a calcipotriol/ betamethasone combination. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue. In vitro data suggest that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. This is the proposed basis for its effect in psoriasis.Like other topical corticosteroids, betamethasone dipropionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive and immunosuppressive properties, however, without curing the underlying condition. Through occlusion the effect can be enhanced due to increased penetration of the stratum corneum. The incidence of adverse events will increase because of this. In general, the mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids is unclear. DRetinoid X Receptor (RXR) activity). In addition, trifarotene modulates retinoid target genes (differentiation and inflammatory processes) in immortalized keratinocytes and reconstructed epidermis.
Phenergan
Sanofi

Phenergan

Phenergan is a potent, long-acting antihistamine with additional anti-emetic central sedative and anticholinergic properties.
Esenta Sting Free Skin Barrier
Convatec

Esenta Sting Free Skin Barrier

Breathable silicone barrier that bonds to the skin surface to create a fine, durable, protective silicone film. Protects the skin from damage for up to 72 hours.