Tuesday, October 15, 2013

About Betamethasone valerate

Betamethasone valeratis a potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Unlike other drugs with these effects, betamethasone does not cause water retention. Betamethasone valerate  is applied as a topical cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat itching. Betamethasone sodium phosphate is sometimes prescribed as an intramuscular injection (I.M) for itching from various ailments, including allergic reactions to poison ivy and similar plants.

About Diflucortolone valerate

Difluocortolone valerate (also Nerisone cream/oily cream/ointment, Neriderm ointment,) is a corticosteroid rated Class 2 "potent" (100-150 times) in the New Zealand topical steroid system. Chemically, Difluocortolone valerate  is a corticosteroid esterified with valeric acid. It is commonly used topically in dermatology. The brand name is Nerisone; its creams come in potencies of 0.1% and 0.3%.

Monday, October 14, 2013

About Icaridin

Icaridin, also known as picaridine, KBR 3023, under the INCI name hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate, and the trade names Bayrepel and Saltidin, is an insect repellent.Icaridin has broad efficacy against different insects and is almost colorless and odorless.It has been reported to be as effective as DEET without the irritation associated with DEET.s a steroidal progestin used as a contraceptive drug.

About Desonide

Desonide is the generic name of a low-potency topical corticosteroid that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis seborrheic dermatitiscontact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Desonide  is a group VI corticosteroid under US classification, the second least potent group.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

about Budesonid

Budesonide is a glucocorticoid steroid for the treatment of asthma and non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies), and for treatment and prevention of nasal polyposis. In addition, it is used for Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease).

About Clocortolon


Clocortolone (trade name Cloderm) is a topical steroid. It is used in the form of an ester, clocortolone pivalate, and applied as a cream.
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Clocortolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.

Friday, October 11, 2013

About Diflorasone diacetate


Diflorasone diacetate is a topical steroid that comes in the form of a cream containing diflorasone diacetate. In is manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. and is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-itching agent, like other topical corticosteroids. It is prescribed for psoriasis[1] and atopic dermatitis, among other conditions. With respect to potency, it is regarded as a Class III steroid (of classes I–IV).[2]
No long-term animal studies have been done to determine whether diflorasone could have carcinogenic properties.
Little data is available regarding whether diflorasone would be present in great enough quantities to cause harm to an infant.