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Diprosone
Organon Pharma

Diprosone

Diprosone contains betamethasone dipropionate, a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid equivalent to 0.05% betamethasone. It is active topically and produces a rapid and sustained response. Topical corticosteroids such as this are effective in the treatment of a range of dermatoses due to their anti-inflammatory and antipruritic actions.
Lotriderm
Organon Pharma

Lotriderm

Cream containing the dipropionate ester of betamethasone, a glucocorticoid exhibiting the general properties of corticosteroids, and clotrimazole, which is an imidazole antifungal agent.
Diprosalic Ointment
Organon Pharma

Diprosalic Ointment

Diprosalic contains betamethasone dipropionate, a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid equivalent to 0.05% betamethasone. It also contains 3% salicylic acid. It is active topically, and produces a rapid and sustained response in inflammatory dermatoses that normally respond to topical corticosteroid therapy. It is also effective in less responsive conditions, such as psoriasis of the scalp and chronic plaque psoriasis of the hands and feet, but not in widespread plaque psoriasis. Topical salicylic acid softens keratin, loosens cornified epithelium and desquamates the epidermis allowing more rapid access to the dermis than when applying steroid alone.
Propecia
Organon Pharma

Propecia

Propecia contains finasteride 1mg, which is a competitive and specific inhibitor of type II 5α-reductase. It inhibits a process responsible for miniaturisation of the scalp hair follicles, which can lead to reversal of the balding process
Cica-Care
Smith+Nephew

Cica-Care

Cica-Care gel sheet is a soft, self-adhesive, semi-occlusive sheet made from medical grade silicone reinforced with a silicone membrane backing.
Proshield Plus Skin Protectant
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

Smooth, viscous, fragrance-free moisture barrier that helps prevent and protect chafed, chapped, cracked dry skin. Suitable for daily use, Proshield Plus Skin Protectant adheres well to moist and dry skin and is easy to remove.
Proshield Foam & Spray
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Foam & Spray

Proshield Foam and Spray Incontinence Cleanser is a gentle, pH-balanced, no-rinse cleanser to minimise irritation and dryness of the patient’s skin. The product is formulated to help eliminate odour and break down dried stool, reducing the need to scrub delicate tissue. Contains glycerin which may help to moisturise.
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.