Ledercort N Ointment

Ledercort N Ointment is for external use only. You should use it as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of gel once or twice a day. You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve and several months to get maximum benefit, consult your doctor after a month of regular use of this medicine, if your condition is not improving.

It has some common side effects including itching, stinging, peeling and redness of the skin. They are not usually serious but, if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. You may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine for the infection. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

• Treatment of Skin infections

• Ledercort N Ointment 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 Ledercort N Ointment.
• Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by the infection.
• 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.
• It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.