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MF Amwisal Ointment
Manufactured byAMWILL HEALTHCARE
ContainsClobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Lactic Acid (3 %w/w) + Salicylic Acid (3 %w/w) + Urea (10 %w/w)
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Description
MF Amwisal Ointment is a combination of Clobetasol, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Urea. This medicine is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis (a condition where the skin cells build and form dry patches) and eczema (dry, red, itchy, and bumpy skin with irritation).
MF Amwisal Ointment prevents the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for redness, swelling, and itching. Lactic acid, Salicylic acid, and Urea present in this medication cause itching and peeling of the outer layer of the skin, thus allowing Clobetasol to penetrate more effectively.
MF Amwisal Ointment may show side effects like burning, itching, irritation and dryness of your skin. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe.
MF Amwisal Ointment should be applied externally to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. It should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Apply this medicine for the prescribed duration to avoid a flare-up of your symptoms.
MF Amwisal Ointment is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for MF Amwisal Ointment
Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
Dry skin
Uses of MF Amwisal Ointment
What is it prescribed for?
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune condition (your immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy cells of your body) that causes your cells to multiply faster than normal. This causes a buildup of skin cells, resulting in scaling on your skin’s surface. The most characteristic symptom is the presence of a skin rash with red, itchy, scaly patches (usually on your knees, elbows, and scalp). MF Amwisal Ointment is used in the treatment of psoriasis.
Eczema
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, red, and itchy (usually on your arms and behind the knees). It is common in children, usually develops in early childhood, and is more common in people who have a family history of this condition. MF Amwisal Ointment is used in the treatment of eczema.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for MF Amwisal Ointment to show its action is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which MF Amwisal Ointment remains active in your body is not clinically known.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 tendencies have been reported with MF Amwisal Ointment.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether MF Amwisal Ointment use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if MF Amwisal Ointment passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
Allergy
Avoid using MF Amwisal Ointment 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.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether MF Amwisal Ointment use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if MF Amwisal Ointment passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings
For external use only
MF Amwisal Ointment is meant for external use only. Do not use this medicine on broken, infected skin, or open wounds. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse it thoroughly with water.
Use in children
MF Amwisal Ointment is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.
Other skin problems
MF Amwisal Ointment is not recommended to treat acne (pimples), rosacea (a condition that causes redness and small pus-filled bumps on your face), or a rash around your mouth.
Other medicines
MF Amwisal Ointment may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Concomitant use of this medicine and other topical medicines on the same area of skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.
Use with caution
Caution is required when applying MF Amwisal Ointment near eyes or on eyelids, as cataracts or glaucoma (a condition of optic nerve damage due to high fluid pressure inside your eye) may result if the ointment repeatedly comes in contact with your eye.
Missed Dose
Try not to miss a dose of MF Amwisal Ointment. In case of a missed dose, apply it as soon as you remember.
Overdose
Since MF Amwisal Ointment is intended for external use, the likelihood of an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
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.
MF Amwisal Ointment is meant for external use only. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Use MF Amwisal Ointment at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings.
Do not give MF Amwisal Ointment to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
MF Amwisal Ointment is a combination of Clobetasol, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Urea.
Clobetasol belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching of the affected part of your skin.
Lactic acid, salicylic acid, and urea cause the outer layers of your skin to peel and shed where it is applied. Since it takes off the upper layer of your skin, when given in combination, it allows clobetasol to penetrate more effectively.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical steroids, Topical keratolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 Nov 2021
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