Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone
About Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat psoriasis and chronic eczematous dermatoses. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by thick, scaly, red, and inflamed patches on the skin. Chronic eczematous dermatoses refer to a group of chronic skin conditions characterized by inflammation, itching, and dryness. This group includes conditions such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis, which can cause skin lesions, redness, and intense itching, significantly impacting quality of life.
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is a combination medication that contains benzoic acid, ichthammol, salicylic acid, and triamcinolone. It works by breaking down keratin clumps and removing dead skin cells, while also reducing inflammation, itching, and redness through its anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. Additionally, it softens the skin to improve hydration and flexibility and inhibits fungal growth due to its antifungal properties, providing a comprehensive treatment for various skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Use Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone exactly as advised by your doctor. Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone may cause common side effects like warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. Most side effects of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone are mild and temporary, resolving on their own over time. However, if any side effects persist or worsen, it is essential to consult your doctor.
Before using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone, it is essential to inform your doctor if you have any allergies to this medication or any of its components. When applying Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone, avoid covering the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless advised by your doctor. Additionally, do not apply Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone to mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If you have kidney or liver disease or other skin infections, consult your doctor before using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone. Furthermore, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before starting Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone.
Uses of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone
• Treats psoriasis: Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone helps reduce thick, scaly, red, and inflamed patches on the skin caused by this chronic autoimmune condition.
• Manages chronic eczematous dermatoses: Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone alleviates inflammation, itching, and dryness associated with long-standing eczema and related skin disorders.
Medicinal Benefits
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is a combination medication that contains benzoic acid, ichthammol, salicylic acid, and triamcinolone. Benzoic acid possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it effective against fungal infections like ringworm and athlete's foot, while also relieving itching, burning, and inflammation. Ichthammol, on the other hand, has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties, soothing and calming irritated skin, and is effective in treating eczema, acne, and dermatitis. Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells, unclogging pores, reducing acne and blackheads, and helping treat psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions. Lastly, triamcinolone has potent anti-inflammatory properties, reducing swelling, itching, and redness, and is effective in treating various skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone
- Warmth or a burning sensation
- Stretch marks
- Acne
- Thinning skin
- Skin irritation
- Itching and redness at the application site
Drug Warnings
Do not use Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone if you are allergic to Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone or any of its components. Before using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone, inform your doctor about any history of kidney or liver disease, allergic reactions, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Furthermore, disclose any existing conditions like diabetes, diaper rash, hyperadrenocorticism, infections, or ocular toxicities. When applying Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone, avoid covering the treated area, mucous membranes, lesions, broken skin, and large areas of skin, unless advised by your doctor. If you apply Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone to breasts or nipples, wash it off before nursing. Consult your doctor before using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone in children, as there is limited information available on its safety and efficacy in this age group.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone may interact with anti-acne agents (alitretinoin, bexarotene, isotretinoin, tazarotene, tretinoin, trifarotene), antineoplastic agents (nadofaragene firadenovec), and antidiabetic agents (acarbose, bexagliflozin, chlorpropamide, glipizide, metformin, tolazamide).
Drug-Food Interaction: No major interactions found or established. However, avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage fungal infections.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, diaper rash, hyperadrenocorticism, infections, or ocular toxicities.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown how Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone interacts with alcohol, so please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone. However, if nursing mothers apply Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Driving
safe if prescribedBenzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone.
Children
consult your doctorConsult your doctor before using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone in children, as there is limited information available on its safety and efficacy in this age group.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.
Special Advise
- It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen even after two weeks of treatment.
- Before applying Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone, clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone with nose, mouth or eyes. If Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Eczema: Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itchy, and scaly skin; redness and inflammation; small raised bumps or blisters; and crusting and oozing. It can appear anywhere on the body but commonly affects the face, hands, feet, elbows, and knees.
Psoriasis: It is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by thick, scaly, red, and inflamed patches on the skin; silvery scales or crusts on the skin's surface; dry, cracked skin that may bleed; and itching, burning, or stinging sensations. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, causing them to multiply too quickly, leading to a buildup of dead skin cells, forming scales and plaques. Psoriasis commonly affects areas such as the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, hands, and feet and can also cause joint pain and arthritis, nail changes, and eye problems.
Fungal infection: A fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a condition caused by the overgrowth of fungi on the skin, hair, nails, or internal organs, leading to symptoms such as redness and inflammation, itching, burning, or stinging sensations, skin lesions, rashes, or blisters, and discoloration, thickening, or brittleness of nails. Common types of fungal infections include athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, candidiasis, and onychomycosis.
FAQs
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat psoriasis and chronic eczematous dermatoses. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by thick, scaly, red, and inflamed patches on the skin. Chronic eczematous dermatoses refer to a group of chronic skin conditions characterized by inflammation, itching, and dryness.
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone works by breaking down keratin clumps and removing dead skin cells, while also reducing inflammation, itching, and redness through its anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. Additionally, it softens the skin to improve hydration and flexibility and inhibits fungal growth due to its antifungal properties, providing a comprehensive treatment for various skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone is for topical (for skin) use only. Avoid covering the treated area with a dressing or bandage unless advised by your doctor. Do not apply Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with cold water.
It is not advised to stop using Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone even after your symptoms are relieved. You should complete the full course of treatment. You might see improvement in your symptoms, but the disease might not be cured completely.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone if you are using more than one topical medicine. Consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.
It is advised to avoid using any cosmetic products while being treated with Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone to prevent any interaction or skin irritation. Consult your doctor if you have concerns and for proper guidance.
Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
The common side effects of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone may include warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. Most side effects of Benzoic Acid+ichthammol+salicylic Acid+triamcinolone are mild and temporary, resolving on their own over time. However, if any side effects persist or worsen, it is essential to consult your doctor.
