EMCOR 15GM 0.25% CREAM

Introduction:

Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream contains the active ingredient Desoximetasone. It is used to treat psoriasis and skin manifestations by alleviating inflammation and pruritus. Psoriasis is a chronic, immune system mediated disease characterized by plaques on the skin of scalp, lower back, knees and elbows. Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream is a topical corticosteroid. Topical therapy is effective for patients with mild to moderate psoriasis, whereas for severe cases, topical therapy is used as an adjunct to other treatments. Using topical therapy as an adjunct is beneficial for maintaining the other treatments at minimum doses, providing symptomatic relief and improving the psychological comfort of the patients.

Uses of Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream:

• Relief of inflammatory and pruritic skin manifestations
• Treatment of psoriasis

How Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream works:

The exact mechanism of action of Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream is unclear. However, it is known to exert anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic, immunosuppressive properties and constricts blood vessels like topical corticosteroids.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store at 25˚C. Keep out of reach of children.

References:

1. Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., [Revised on Feb 2017] [Accessed on 30th Jun 2021], https://www.lupin.com/US/pdf/17/06/Desoximetasone-Cream-0-05-PI-2-2017.pdf
2. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., [Revised on Dec 2018] [Accessed on 30th Jun 2021], https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=ea742af6-9359-46c3-9164-ab53e8c1461e&type=display
3. Luis Uva et al., Mechanisms of action of Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis, International Journal of Endocrinology, 2012, http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2012/561018.pdf
4. Linda F. Stein Gold, Topical Therapies for Psoriasis: Improving Management Strategies and Patient Adherence, Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2016, 35(25), https://scmsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/v35i2S-Stein-Gold.pdf

How to use Emcor 15gm 0.25% Cream:

Use as directed by the physician. Avoid contact with eyes.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Your physician will determine the suitability and safe use of this medicine.

Breastfeeding: 

It is not known if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Exercise caution while breastfeeding during this treatment.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases.

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. 

Allergies: 

This cream is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity. Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions to Desoximetasone or its ingredients.

Others:

• Your physician will conduct a periodic evaluation to detect hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression through ACTH stimulation test and urinary free cortisol test.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Burning, itching, irritation
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Dryness
• Skin eruptions
• Hypopigmentation
• Secondary infections
• Eye problems
• Osteoporosis