Allantoin
Description
Allantoin is a topical medication used along with other medicines for enhancing the smoothness of skin and moisturizing the skin. It is also used for healing cracked skin and soothing irritated skin.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Allantoin
- Redness of skin
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Skin irritation
Uses of Allantoin
What is it prescribed for?
- Skin protectant
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken so that the infant does not come in contact with it.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to allantoin or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, care should be taken so that the infant does not come in contact with it.
General warnings
External use
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth and eyes. Do not use this medicine on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, and serious burns.
Missed Dose
This medicine is usually applied on an as-needed basis. If you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, use/apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, swallowing this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Consult the doctor if you experience any severe undesired side effects or if the symptoms do not improve within 7 days.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin which traps water and prevents dryness of the skin.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous topical agents, Topical keratolytics, Topical soothing agent, Skin conditioning agent
Schedule
OTC
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DailyMed - allantoin ointment [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 11 April 2018]. Available from:
Allantoin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 11 April 2018]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 24 Apr 2018
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