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Tripletop Ointment

Manufactured byMohrish Pharmaceuticals
ContainsClobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Salicylic Acid (3 %w/w) + Coal Tar (5 %w/w)
Description
Tripletop Ointment contains Clobetasol, Salicylic acid and Coal tar. It is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by red, itchy and scaly patches of skin. Tripletop Ointment shows side effects like irritation and burning sensation at the application site and a change in skin colour at the application site. This medicine may also cause dryness of your skin. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen, seek your doctor's consultation at the earliest. Tripletop Ointment should be applied uniformly as a thin film over the affected site. Clean and pat dry the affected area before applying this medicine. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth and wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Tripletop Ointment is not likely to interact with other medicines taken orally or as an injection. However, it is always better to inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tripletop Ointment

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Dry skin
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching of skin
  • Skin irritation
  • Stinging
  • Skin rash
  • Change in color and texture of the skin

Uses of Tripletop Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Psoriasis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time Tripletop Ointment takes to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Tripletop Ointment remains active in your body is not 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?
    Tripletop Ointment has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tripletop Ointment being a topical form is safe to use in pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tripletop Ointment being a topical form is safe to use in breastfeeding women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine. Avoid breastfeeding when this medication is applied.

Allergy

Avoid using Tripletop Ointment if you are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching on the skin and hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), seek immediate medical attention.

Infected Skin Lesions

Tripletop Ointment is not recommended for use on infected skin lesions since it may worsen your skin condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tripletop Ointment being a topical form is safe to use in pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Tripletop Ointment being a topical form is safe to use in breastfeeding women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine. Avoid breastfeeding when this medication is applied.
General warnings

Long term use

Long-term use of Tripletop Ointment should be avoided as it may cause thinning of skin at the site of application and skin may become highly prone to infections.

Secondary Cushing's syndrome

High doses of Tripletop Ointment, when taken for a long period, may lead to Cushing's syndrome (a condition that occurs from exposure to high cortisol levels for a long time). Any symptoms like excess sweating, excessive hunger, fatigue, flushing, high blood pressure, or issues with bones and an increase in blood sugar levels should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Use in children

Tripletop Ointment is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as information about the safety and efficacy of this medicine for this age group is not available.

Infections

Tripletop Ointment increase the chances of redness and swelling at the site of application, the area becomes prone to infections. Hence, it should be used with caution.

External use

Tripletop Ointment is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, cuts, or open wounds. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact.

Other medicines

Tripletop Ointment may interact with other topical medicines and increase the risk of side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Salicylism

Prolonged use of Tripletop Ointment may lead to a toxic condition like salicylism marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Tripletop 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 dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Tripletop 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 affect you 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

Antidiabetic medicines

Tretinoin/ Isotretinoin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
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.
Tripletop Ointment may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor. Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying this medicine. Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of your skin. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Use a mild moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Tripletop Ointment contains Clobetasol, Salicylic acid and Coal tar. Clobetasol blocks the release of certain chemicals responsible for causing redness and swelling. Salicylic acid helps in breaking down the infected hard skin and helps to shed the broken skin. It also enhances the absorption of other medicines into the skin present in combination with it. Coal tar helps in making the skin softer and also helps in shedding off the hard, broken and infected skin for faster recovery.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical keratolytics, Miscellaneous topical agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Oct 2021

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