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Zempred 0.1% Cream

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsMethyl Prednisolone
Description
Zempred 0.1% Cream is a topical corticosteroid medicine used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, and dermatitis, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Zempred 0.1% Cream

Apderm 0.1% Cream
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
Softcor 0.1% Cream
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
Softcor Mp 0.1% Cream
Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zempred 0.1% Cream

  • Skin irritation

Uses of Zempred 0.1% Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Dermatitis
  • Eczema
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for the topical form of this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established for this medicine.
  • 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to methylprednisolone, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Infections

This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are at risk of developing infections. The severity of the infections may increase with an increase in the dose of this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from systemic fungal infections since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Vaccination

This medicine may decrease the effect of live or attenuated vaccines. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate time gap between the administration of the medicine and the vaccine to avoid their interaction. Alternatively, therapy with the medicine or the vaccine may be postponed depending on your clinical condition.

Ocular toxicities

This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of ocular toxicities such as glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, etc. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of eye diseases. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

External use only

This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Growth retardation

This medicine may cause growth retardation in some children. Therefore, children receiving this medicine should be monitored closely with regard to growth parameters. The dose should be titrated to the minimum effective dose to reduce the chances of such side effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose 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 this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required. Symptoms of an overdose may include diarrhoea, bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, etc.
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.
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.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by inhibiting the release of certain substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Glucocorticoids

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Medsafe.govt.nz. 2018 [cited 1 February 2018]. Available from:

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/a/Advantanointcrm.pdf

Methylprednisolone - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 28 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00959

Methylprednisolone [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 28 January 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Methylprednisolone
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Feb 2020

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