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Trivate MX Ointment

Manufactured byMICRO LABS LTD
ContainsBeclomethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Salicylic Acid (3 %w/w)
Description
Trivate MX Ointment is a combination of Beclomethasone and Salicylic Acid. It is used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis (red, itchy, and scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin). This medicine works by blocking certain chemicals in your body that cause swelling, itching, and irritation. It also removes the dead skin and promotes healing. Trivate MX Ointment may cause side effects like itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Trivate MX Ointment is for external use only. It should be applied to the affected areas as directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Spread a thin layer of this ointment over the area of irritated skin. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with water. Trivate MX Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. 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 Trivate MX Ointment

  • Stinging
  • Change in color and texture of the skin
  • Redness of skin
  • Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
  • Dry skin

Uses of Trivate MX Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Trivate MX Ointment to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Trivate MX Ointment remains active in your 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?
    Trivate MX Ointment has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to lack of information on the use of Trivate MX Ointment during pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to lack of information on the use of Trivate MX Ointment while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Trivate MX Ointment if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to lack of information on the use of Trivate MX Ointment during pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Due to lack of information on the use of Trivate MX Ointment while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Salicylism

Prolonged use of Trivate MX Ointment applied over a large area may lead to a toxic condition called salicylism marked by ringing in your ears, nausea, and vomiting. Appropriate corrective measures or another suitable alternative may be suggested by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

External use only

Trivate MX Ointment is recommended for use on the skin only. Avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, nose, cuts, or open wounds. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact.

Other medicines

Trivate MX 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.

Long term use

Long-term use of Trivate MX Ointment should be done with caution as it may cause thinning of skin at the site of application or cause stretch marks.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Trivate MX Ointment as soon as you remember. If it is 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 Trivate MX Ointment is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time 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

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.
Trivate MX Ointment is for use on your skin only. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid covering the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or resolve after 2-4 weeks of use. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Trivate MX Ointment is a combination of Beclomethasone and Salicylic Acid. Beclomethasone works by inhibiting the release of certain substances in the body that cause swelling, redness, pain, etc. Salicylic acid works by softening and loosening the dry, scaly, or thickened skin. Thus, it causes shedding of the outer layer of your skin.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical keratolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

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