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Niosalic-6 Ointment

Manufactured byKLM LABORATORIES PVT LTD
ContainsClobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Salicylic Acid (6.5 %w/w)
Description
Niosalic-6 Ointment is a combination of Clobetasol and Salicylic Acid. This medicine is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis (a condition where the skin cells build up, resulting in dry and scaly patches) and eczema (dry, red, itchy, and bumpy skin that causes skin irritation). It helps to treat symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching associated with such skin conditions. Niosalic-6 Ointment prevents the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that cause redness, swelling, and itching. It also softens and loosens the dry, scaly, or thickened skin, which causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin. Niosalic-6 Ointment may cause burning sensation, itching, irritation, and dryness of the skin at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Niosalic-6 Ointment is meant for external use on the skin only. Apply this medicine to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to avoid a flare-up of your symptoms. Niosalic-6 Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or using any other topical medications before starting the treatment. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Niosalic-6 Ointment

  • Skin irritation
  • Burning or stinging sensation
  • Rash
  • Change in color and texture of the skin
  • Dry skin
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching of skin

Uses of Niosalic-6 Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Niosalic-6 Ointment to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Niosalic-6 Ointment remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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 were reported for Niosalic-6 Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to lack the lack of safety information, consult your doctor before using Niosalic-6 Ointment if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Niosalic-6 Ointment passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your baby.

Allergy

Avoid using Niosalic-6 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 the lack of safety information, consult your doctor before using Niosalic-6 Ointment if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Niosalic-6 Ointment passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your baby.
General warnings

External use

Niosalic-6 Ointment is meant for external use only. Do not use this medicine on broken, infected skin, or open wounds. Avoid contact with your eyes or mouth. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

Use in children

Niosalic-6 Ointment is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Other medicines

Niosalic-6 Ointment may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointment/lotion/gel/cream) that you may have been using to avoid undesired effects.

Other skin problems

Niosalic-6 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.

Long-term use

Niosalic-6 Ointment is recommended for short-term use only (two weeks, or up to four weeks for scalp psoriasis). Long-term use of this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or become worse even after two weeks of using this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to miss a dose of Niosalic-6 Ointment. In case of a missed dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is 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 Niosalic-6 Ointment is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. 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

Tretinoin/ Isotretinoin

Disease interactions

Hyperadrenocorticism

Hyperadrenocorticism is a condition that occurs due to high levels of cortisol (a chemical substance that helps your body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, and fight infections) in the body. Niosalic-6 Ointment should be used with caution as it may cause or worsen hyperadrenocorticism, in some cases.

Diabetes

Niosalic-6 Ointment may alter the blood sugar levels in rare cases. Hence it should be used with caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels).

Ocular Toxicities

Rarely, Niosalic-6 Ointment may increase the intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eyes) and cause glaucoma (a condition where the pressure within the eyeballs is abnormally high that can damage the optic nerve and lead to loss of vision). Inform your doctor if you experience any vision problems.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Niosalic-6 Ointment is meant for external use only. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Avoid using larger amounts than recommended or applying it over a large skin area unless instructed by your doctor to do so. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by your doctor. Avoid using this medicine on broken or infected skin or open wounds. Avoid using this medicine for more than the recommended duration as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid sharing Niosalic-6 Ointment with others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Niosalic-6 Ointment is a combination of Clobetasol and Salicylic Acid. Clobetasol works by reducing the action of certain chemicals that cause swelling, itching, and irritation of the skin. Salicylic Acid softens and loosens the dry, scaly, or thickened skin, which causes the shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical keratolytics, Topical steroids

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugs, H., 2022. Clobetasol Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 3 January 2022].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a686008.html>

Drugs, H., 2022. Salicylic Acid Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 3 January 2022].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607072.html>
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Apr 2022

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