Dritho scalp (topical)

Dritho scalp (topical)

Dritho scalp (topical)

Uses for Dritho Scalp

In the United States, this medication is only available with a prescription.

Before using Dritho-Scalp

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

Studies of this drug have only been conducted in adult patients and there is no specific information comparing the use of Anthralin in children with its use in other age groups.

geriatrics

Many drugs have not been specifically studied in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work the same way as they do in younger adults or whether they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing the use of anthralin in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Hautkrankheiten oder -probleme (andere) – Anthralin kann den Zustand verschlimmern

Correct use of Dritho-Scalp

Keep this medicine away from the eyes and mucous membranes such as the mouth and inside of the nose.

Do not apply this medication to blistered, rough, or weeping areas of skin or scalp.

Do not use this medicine on your face or genitals, or in folds and folds of your skin. If you have any questions about this, contact your doctor.

Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often or for longer than prescribed by your doctor. This may increase the risk of side effects.

Anthralin can be used in different ways. In some cases it is applied at night and left on the affected areas overnight, then washed off the next morning or before the next application. In other cases, it may be applied and left on the affected areas for a short period of time (usually 10 to 30 minutes) and then washed off. (This is called short-contact treatment.) Make sure you understand exactly how to use this medicine. If you have any questions about this, contact your doctor.

Anthralin can cause irritation on normal skin. If this is the case, petroleum jelly can be applied to the skin or scalp around the affected areas to protect it.

Apply a thin layer of Anthralin only to the affected area of ​​skin or scalp and rub it in gently and well.

Wash your hands immediately after using this medicine to remove any medicine that may be on them.

For patients using Anthralin for a short contact treatment (usually 10 to 30 minutes):

• Lassen Sie das Arzneimittel nach der Anwendung von Anthralin 10 bis 30 Minuten lang auf der betroffenen Stelle einwirken, oder folgen Sie den Anweisungen Ihres Arztes. Entfernen Sie das Arzneimittel dann durch Baden, wenn das Anthralin auf die Haut aufgetragen wurde, oder durch Shampoonieren, wenn es auf die Kopfhaut aufgetragen wurde.

For patients using the cream form of Anthralin for overnight treatment:

• Wenn Anthralin-Creme auf die Haut aufgetragen wird, sollten alle am nächsten Morgen auf den betroffenen Stellen verbliebenen Arzneimittel durch ein Bad entfernt werden.
• Wenn Anthralin-Creme auf die Kopfhaut aufgetragen wird, verwenden Sie Shampoo, um die Schuppen und alle von der vorherigen Anwendung auf den betroffenen Stellen verbliebenen Arzneimittel zu entfernen. Trocknen Sie das Haar und reiben Sie die Creme nach dem Scheitel in die betroffenen Stellen ein. Erkundigen Sie sich bei Ihrem Arzt, wann die Creme entfernt werden sollte.

For patients using the ointment form of Anthralin for overnight treatment:

• Wenn Anthralin-Salbe nachts auf die Haut aufgetragen wird, sollten am nächsten Morgen alle auf den betroffenen Stellen verbliebenen Salben mit warmem, flüssigem Vaseline entfernt und anschließend gebadet werden.
• Wenn Anthralin-Salbe nachts auf die Kopfhaut aufgetragen wird, waschen Sie sie am nächsten Morgen mit Shampoo, um die Kopfhaut zu reinigen.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Bei Psoriasis:
  • Für Creme-Darreichungsform:
    • Erwachsene: Einmal täglich, vorzugsweise nachts, oder nach Anweisung Ihres Arztes auf die trockene(n) betroffene(n) Hautstelle(n) auftragen. Waschen Sie das Arzneimittel rechtzeitig von der Haut ab.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.
  • Für die Darreichungsform Salbe:
    • Erwachsene: Einmal täglich oder nach Anweisung Ihres Arztes auf die trockene(n) betroffene(n) Hautstelle(n) auftragen. Waschen Sie das Arzneimittel rechtzeitig von der Haut ab.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Precautions when using Dritho-Scalp

Anthralin can stain skin, hair, fingernails, clothing, bedding, and in the bathtub or shower. The spot on the skin or hair will disappear a few weeks after stopping the drug. Some ways to prevent or reduce anthralin staining are:

• Tragen Sie bei der Anwendung dieses Arzneimittels Plastikhandschuhe.
• Vermeiden Sie, dass das Arzneimittel auf Ihre Kleidung oder Bettwäsche gelangt. Fragen Sie Ihren Arzt, ob Sie beim Schlafen eine Plastikkappe tragen können, wenn Sie Ihr Arzneimittel vor dem Schlafengehen auf Ihre Kopfhaut auftragen.
• Entfernen Sie alle Medikamente von der Oberfläche der Badewanne oder Duschkabine, indem Sie diese nach dem Baden oder Duschen sofort mit heißem Wasser abspülen. Waschen Sie anschließend die Badewanne oder Duschkabine mit einem Haushaltsreiniger ab, um eventuelle Rückstände zu entfernen.

Side effects of Dritho-Scalp

Anthralin has been shown to cause tumors in animals. However, there are no reports of anthralin causing tumors in humans.

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Rötungen oder andere Hautreizungen der behandelten oder unbeteiligten Haut waren vor der Anwendung dieses Arzneimittels nicht vorhanden

Rarely

• Hautausschlag

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Drithocreme
• Dritho-Kopfhaut
• Schuppenflechte
• Zithranol
• Zithranol-RR

In Canada

• Anthraforte 2%
• Anthraforte 3%
• Anthraskalp

Available dosage forms:

• Shampoo
• Creme

Therapeutic class: Antipsoriatics

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