Keralin Ointment
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Product introduction
Keralin Ointment is a combination medicine that is used to treat psoriasis. It removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as skin redness, swelling, and itching. It may cause side effects like dry skin, irritation, itching, and redness.
Keralin Ointment is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.). Drink plenty of water and apply moisturizing cream or lotion to avoid of cope up with the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and discuss it your doctor. Consult the doctor before receiving any consult the doctor before receiving any cosmetic treatment.
Uses of Keralin Ointment
Benefits of Keralin Ointment
In Treatment of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Keralin Ointment helps manage psoriasis as well as other symptoms like pain, redness, swelling, or irritation associated with it. It also moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Keralin Ointment. Use it at least 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see a change in your skin appearance after few weeks.
Side effects of Keralin Ointment
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Keralin
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Keralin Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
How Keralin Ointment works
Keralin Ointment is a combination of three medicines: Benzoic Acid, Hydrocortisone and Salicylic Acid. Benzoic Acid is an antiseptic. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Hydrocortisone into the skin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Keralin Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Keralin Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Keralin Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Keralin Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Keralin Ointment.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Use moisturizer regularly to overcome the skin dryness during the course of treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Keralin Ointment
Once A Day
78%
Twice A Day
18%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Keralin Ointment for?
Others
53%
Psoriasis
21%
Fungal infect*
12%
Skin infectio*
7%
Skin disorder*
5%
*Fungal infections, Skin infections, Skin disorders
How much was the improvement?
Poor
43%
Average
36%
Excellent
21%
What were the side-effects while using Keralin Ointment?
Application s*
64%
Application s*
9%
No Side Effec*
9%
Skin irritati*
9%
Changes in sk*
9%
*Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Application site redness, No Side Effect, Skin irritation, Changes in skin color
How do you take Keralin Ointment?
With or witho*
56%
With food
33%
Empty stomach
11%
*With or without food
Please rate Keralin Ointment on price
Not Expensive
49%
Average
33%
Expensive
18%
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- Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1985 [revised 20 Feb 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Address: 6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Keralin Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Keralin Ointment. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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