Ledercort 0.10% Ointment 15gm

Introduction About LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT

LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT contains triamcinolone acetonide, which belongs to a
group of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to manage and relieve
itching and inflammatory conditions of corticosteroid-responsive skin diseases
(dermatoses) such as seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection), dermatitis (skin
inflammation) including allergic contact dermatitis (itchy skin rash due to
allergies), winter dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter), eczema
(a dry, itchy, inflamed skin condition), psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised,
rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales) and diaper rash,
etc.

Before applying LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT inform your doctor if you have
Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of corticosteroid hormones), hyperglycemia
(elevated blood sugar levels), glucosuria (glucose in the urine) and increased
pressure in the brain.

LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be used during pregnancy only if necessary.
LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be used with caution by breastfeeding women, as
it is not known whether it passes through breast milk. LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT
should be used with caution in children. Contact your doctor if any of the side
effects get worse or persist.

Uses Of LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT

Relieves inflammatory and itching symptoms of corticosteroid-responsive skin
diseases (dermatoses) of the following conditions:

• seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection)
• dermatitis (skin inflammation)
• contact allergic dermatitis (an itchy skin rash caused by allergies)
• winter dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter)
• eczema (a dry, itchy, inflamed skin condition)
• psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised, rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales)
• diaper rash

How LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT Works

LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT is a corticosteroid which blocks the production of
certain chemical messengers called prostaglandins that cause pain, inflammation
and allergy reactions.

How to use LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT

Apply LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external
use only. Wash your hands with soap and water and apply a thin layer of the
medicine to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently. Do not apply it to
or near the eyes. Do not wrap or cover the skin with a bandage unless advised by
the doctor.

How To Manage Side Effects

Stop using LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• irritation

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredLEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be used with caution during pregnancy only if
recommended by your doctor. Contact your doctor before applying LEDERCORT 0.10%
OINTMENT.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionLEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers as
it is not known whether it passes through breast milk. Contact your doctor
before applying LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not use LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT if you are allergic to triamcinolone and its
constituents.

Others

Before using LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT tell your doctor if you have:

• cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of corticosteroid hormones)
• hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels)
• glucosuria (glucose in the urine)
• increased pressure in the brain

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Tell your doctor if you are applying or have recently taken any other medicines,
including medicines obtained without a prescri
herbal products.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone has used an excessive amount of LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT than
that was recommended, it may cause side effects such as reversible hypothalamic
pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome such as
weight gain, thin arms and legs, round face, etc., high blood sugar levels and
glucose in urine. Consult your doctor immediately if any of the side effects get
worse or persist.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Triamcinolone
Pharmacological Category	:	Corticosteroids
Therapeutic Indication	:	Skin diseases
Dosage Forms	:	Injections, Tablets, Oral paste, Mouth paints, Gels, Lotions, Cream, Ointments, Nasal spray, Bilayer tablet, Buccal paste

More Information

• Keep LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT out of the sight and reach from children
• LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be stored below 25°C

FAQs About LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT

Q: What is LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT used for?

A: LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT is used to relieve itching and inflammatory
conditions of corticosteroid-responsive skin diseases (dermatoses) such as
seborrheic otitis externa (ear infection), dermatitis (skin inflammation)
including allergic contact dermatitis (itchy skin rash due to allergies), winter
dermatitis (a skin disease that occurs during winter), eczema (a dry, itchy,
inflamed skin condition), psoriasis (a skin disorder with raised, rough,
reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales) and diaper rash. Contact
your doctor before applying LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT.

Q: How to use LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT?

A: Apply LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for
external use only. Wash your hands with soap and water and apply a thin layer of
the medicine to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently. Do not apply it
to the eyes. Do not wrap or cover the skin with a bandage unless advised by the
doctor.

Q: Is LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT safe in pregnancy?

A: LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT should be used during pregnancy only if necessary.
Contact your doctor before applying LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT.

Q: Can I stop using LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT?

A: This medicine should not be stopped suddenly. You may notice the return of
symptoms within a few days if you stop applying the medicine.

Q: What happens if I applied LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT in excess?

A: If you use an excessive amount of LEDERCORT 0.10% OINTMENT than prescribed,
it may get absorbed through the skin, cause side effects such as reversible
hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s
syndrome such as weight gain, thin arms and legs, round face, etc., high blood
sugar levels and glucose in urine.