Amcinonide

Also known as: Amanoxidum, Amcinopol, CL-34699

Drug #1282

Amcinonide is a corticosteroid (a class of steroid hormones formed in the cortex of the adrenal gland and having antiinflammatory properties). Amcinonide is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect bites, allergies and other irritations.

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Primary Characteristics

Amcinonide is also known as Amanoxidum, Amcinopol, CL-34699.

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to sternids.

Molecular Weight: 502.6 · Solubility in Water: 7.74e-03mg/ml · Non-proprietary name: Amcinonide.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic.

Indications

Amcinonide is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatosis, Skin diseases.

Contraindications

Amcinonide is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy, Bacterial infections, Fungal infection, Skin TB, Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Amcinonide's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0	—	—	Topical	Lotion: Apply and rub into the affected area completely twice daily.
0 – 0	—	—	Topical	Creams and ointments: Apply in a thin film 2-3 times/day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved, if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Amcinonide are Menstrual problem, thinning of skin, Impotence, Bruising, Facial hair, Thinning of skin.

Amcinonide is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include acneiform eruptions, Allergic contact dermatitis , Burning, Dryness , Folliculitis, Hypopigmentation, Irritation, Itching, Maceration of the skin, Perioral dermatitis, Skin atrophy, Skin thinning, Striae, Superinfection or oppurtunistic infections.

Warnings / Precautions

Do not use amcinonide if there is infection or sores present on the area to be treated. Do not use this medication near the eyes (if have glaucoma). This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy or lactation, only if clearly needed.Patients receiving a large of potent topical steroid applied to a large surface area under an occulusive dressing should be evaluted periodically for evidence of hypothalamic pituitary adrenal CHPA axis suppression by using urinary free cortisol and ACTH stimulation test.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Cream

0.1 %w/w

Storage Conditions

Amcinonide should be stored Lotion, Oint, Cream.

Drug Classification

1.13.3.1 — Corticosteroids plain

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Amcinonide in Pakistan:

Biolabs Valor