Dithranol

Overview

Categories

  • 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
    • 13.5 Drugs affecting cell differentiation and proliferation

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Dithranol is primarily indicated in conditions like Psoriasis.

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dithranol, which give rise to further complications include Severe inflammation, Irritation, Contact dermatitis.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dithranol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Hair loss, Local burning, Purple brown staining of skin, Sensation of warmth, Staining of skin & clothes.

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Dosage

Dithranol's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

5 %5 (5)As recommended.TopicalAs Required for 2-3 Weeks

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

0.1 to 2 %1 (1.05)As recommended.TopicalAs Required

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

0.1 to 2 %1 (1.05)As recommended.TopicalAs Required

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Dithranol

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Manufacturers of Dithranol in Pakistan

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