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Heximar-B Ointment
Manufactured byMENARINI INDIA PVT LTD
ContainsCalcipotriol (0.005 %w/w) + Betamethasone (0.05 %w/w)
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Description
Heximar-B Ointment is a combination of Calcipotriol and Betamethasone. It is used to manage symptoms of psoriasis. It is a skin condition that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. This medicine works by reducing the production of chemical transmitters responsible for swelling and itching.
Heximar-B Ointment can cause side effects like exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) and redness at the application site. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects are getting persistent or worsening.
Heximar-B Ointment is for external use only. Apply this medicine as directed by your doctor. Try using this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Do not stop the application without consulting your doctor as your symptoms could reoccur.
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Do not use this medicine for other skin conditions without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and pre-existing medical conditions. This will help your doctor to adjust your dose to avoid side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Heximar-B Ointment
Skin exfoliation
Skin rash
Dry skin
Photosensitivity of skin
Skin irritation
Uses of Heximar-B Ointment
What is it prescribed for?
Plaque psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis typically involves patches of rough, red skin and silvery-white scales. This is because the skin cells receive a signal to produce new skin too quickly. They build up and shed in scales and patches. Heximar-B Ointment helps to reduce the swelling and itchiness associated with this condition.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The onset of action of Heximar-B Ointment is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Heximar-B Ointment is active in your body is not clinically unknown.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been found for Heximar-B Ointment.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Heximar-B Ointment passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
Allergy
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Calcium metabolism disorder
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended if you have any calcium metabolism disorder as this medicine can increase the calcium levels in your body.
Acute or actively inflamed psoriatic eruptions
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended if you have erythrodermic, exfoliative and pustular psoriasis (a skin condition where there are white bumps filled with pus) as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety and efficacy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Heximar-B Ointment passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
General warnings
Concurrent treatment with other steroids
Heximar-B Ointment contains a potent group III steroid and concurrent treatment with other steroids must be avoided.
Other medicines
Heximar-B Ointment may interact with other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, to your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Ultraviolet radiation treatment
Heximar-B Ointment should be used with extreme caution if you are receiving ultraviolet radiation treatment for psoriasis due to the increased risk of skin cancer.
Long term use
With long-term use of Heximar-B Ointment, there is an increased risk of side effects like skin discolouration. Hence, the treatment should be discontinued in such cases.
Use in children
Heximar-B Ointment is not recommended to be used in children below the age of 18 years as the safety and efficacy data of this medicine has not been established for this age group.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Heximar-B Ointment as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
An overdose of Heximar-B Ointment is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large volumes. However, ingestion of 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.
Apply a thin layer of Heximar-B Ointment over the affected area. Wash your hands before and after the application of this medicine.
Do not cover the area unless instructed by your doctor.
Avoid using this medicine on large areas of skin as it may lead to toxicity.
Avoid application of this medicine on damaged, broken skin.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Heximar-B Ointment is composed of Calcipotriol and Betamethasone.
Betamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D. It works by reducing the overproduction of skin cells that may build up and form scales on the skin.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical Corticosteroids, Topical antipsoriatics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Nov 2021
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