Heximar-b Ointment

Heximar-B Ointment (Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment) - Product Information

Heximar-B Ointment is a combination medicine which is used for the treatment of the inflammatory skin condition called psoriasis.
Heximar-B Ointment contains a combination of two active ingredients called Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate. Heximar-B Skin Ointment is a combination of topical corticosteroid and vitamin D analogue, which is also used for the treatment of other inflammatory skin conditions such as chronic plaque psoriasis. Heximar-B Ointment is only intended for topical administration.
In our online pharmacy, Heximar-B Ointment is available in a tube of 15 g which contains 50 mcg of Calcipotriol and 0.5 mg of Betamethasone Dipropionate.
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Name of the Drug

Heximar-B Ointment.
Heximar-B Ointment is also known as Generic Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment.

Manufacturer of Heximar-B Ointment

Heximar-B Ointment, available in our online pharmacy is manufactured by Shalaks Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.  
Website: www.shalaks.com

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Heximar-B Ointment contains a combination of two active ingredients called Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate. Each 15 g tube of Heximar-B Ointment contains 50 mcg of Calcipotriol and 0.5 mg of Betamethasone Dipropionate.
The inactive ingredients present in Heximar-B Ointment are mineral oil, PPG-15 stearyl ether, dl-alpha tocopherol and white petrolatum.

What is Heximar-B Ointment Used For?

Heximar-B Ointment, manufactured by Shalaks Pharmaceuticals in the strength of 50 mcg of Calcipotriol and 0.5 mg of Betamethasone Dipropionate, is combination of a topical corticosteroid and vitamin D.
Heximar-B Ointment is a combination medicine which is used for the treatment of the inflammatory skin condition called psoriasis. Heximar-B Skin Ointment is also used for the treatment of other inflammatory skin conditions such as chronic plaque psoriasis.
The active ingredient in Heximar-B Skin Ointment is Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate. Betamethasone is a topical corticosteroid, which is useful for the treatment of inflammatory symptoms such as swelling, itching, and constriction of blood vessels.
Calcipotriol, on the other hand, is an analogue of Vitamin D, which decreases the rate of skin cell division.

Heximar-B Ointment Dosage - How to Apply Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment?

Heximar-B Ointment should be used exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may suggest a dosage depending on your medical condition, age, body weight, other medical conditions, and other current medications.
Patients using Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment for the treatment of bacterial infection should apply the ointment only to the affected areas of skin, usually once daily for about 4 weeks or as suggested by your doctor. The maximum adult weekly dosage of Heximar-B Ointment is 100 g.
Before applying Heximar-B Skin Ointment, wash the affected area with warm water and mild soap and dry them thoroughly. Gently rub Heximar-B Ointment into the area of treatment until the Ointment is uniformly distributed. Wash your hands immediately after using Heximar-B Skin Ointment. Avoid sensitive areas like the area around the eyes, lips, and nostrils while applying Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment.
Heximar-B Ointment should not be applied on damaged or infected skin. If Heximar-B Ointment is accidentally applied in these areas, please flush the areas thoroughly with plenty of water. Heximar-B Ointment should be used regularly to achieve its maximum therapeutic benefit. Use Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Skin Ointment at around the same times every day to help you better remember your dosage and to avoid missing a dose.
Heximar-B Ointment should be applied only on the skin. An overdose of Heximar-B Ointment may result in the development of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lost appetite, tiredness, trouble breathing, joint/muscle pain, feeling light-headed, or fainting. You are advised to seek emergency help in such a scenario.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. tablets (Generic tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Skin Ointment, apply it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day.
If you remember the missed dose of Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment the next day, apply the Ointment as per your regular dosing schedule and skip the missed dose. Do not administer a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Heximar-B Ointment.

Heximar-B Ointment Mechanism of Action – How Does Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment Work?

Heximar-B Skin Ointment is a combination medication which contains two active ingredients called Calcipotriol and Betamethasone. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue which controls the division of skin cells.

Storage Instructions for Heximar-B Ointment

Store Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight.. Excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C.

Contraindications

Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Calcipotriol, Betamethasone Dipropionate or any inactive ingredient present in Heximar-B Ointment.

Overdose

Due to the calcipotriol component of Heximar-B Ointment (Calcipotriol And Betamethasone Dipropionate), excessive administration (i.e. more than the recommended weekly amount of 100 g) may cause elevated serum calcium, which should subside when treatment is discontinued.
In such cases, it is recommended to monitor serum calcium levels once weekly until they return to normal. The symptoms of hypercalcemia include polyuria, constipation, muscle weakness, confusion and coma.
Excessive prolonged use of topical corticosteroid containing products, including Heximar-B ointment, may suppress pituitary-adrenal functions, resulting in secondary adrenal insufficiency which is usually reversible.
If this occurs, symptomatic treatment is indicated. In cases of chronic toxicity, treatment with Heximar-B ointment must be discontinued gradually.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Heximar-B Ointment

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Heximar-B Ointment (Generic Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions which may affect the treatment with Heximar-B Ointment. Let your doctor known if you have calcium metabolism disorder, perioral dermatitis (skin lesions around the mouth), ichthyosis (dry, scaly skin), acne, rosacea, ulcers, or broken skin, severe forms of psoriasis (e.g., guttate, exfoliative, erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis), kidney problems, liver disorders, skin eruptions after receiving a vaccination, thin skin, easily damaged veins, or stretch marks, tuberculosis skin lesions or skin infections related to syphilis, viral diseases (herpes simplex, varicella (chickenpox), and vaccinia), viral, fungal, or bacterial skin infections, pregnant or are breast feeding.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Calcipotriol, Betamethasone Dipropionate or to any inactive ingredient in Heximar-B Ointment. Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.
Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Interactions
Before beginning the topical therapy of Heximar-B Skin Ointment, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Heximar-B Ointment may have drug interactions with certain other medications. Do not stop, start or change the dosage of any other medication during the course of Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are using any drugs containing corticosteroid (eg, prednisone) or other drugs to treat psoriasis.

Side Effects of Heximar-B Ointment

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Heximar-B Skin Ointment (Generic Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment):

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment
• Dermatological System- excessive hair growth, inflamed hair follicles, thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin,
• Allergic Reaction- rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing
• General- nausea, headache, diarrhea, inflammation around the mouth, muscle pain or weakness, increased hunger, thirst, or urination, extreme tiredness, lost appetite, weight loss

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Heximar-B Ointment. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment, please contact your doctor immediately.

Heximar-B Ointment during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Skin Ointment is a Pregnancy Category C medication and pregnant women should use Heximar-B Ointment only when it is clearly required for the treatment of their medical condition.
It is not known if Calcipotriol or Betamethasone Dipropionate can be transmitted through breastmilk. Pregnant women and breast feeding mothers, who are recommended Heximar-B Ointment for their skin conditions, should discuss the therapeutic benefits and associated risks of the medication with their doctor before beginning the treatment with Calcipotriol Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

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