Anthralin

Also known as: Dithranol

Drug #1886

Anthralin is a medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis.It controls the extra-rapid growth of skin cells.It is not a cortisone,but a strong medicine that cause the skin to become sore and irritated.

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Primary Characteristics

Anthralin is also known as Dithranol.

Molecular Weight: 226.23 · Non-proprietary name: Anthralin.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Anthralin has a plasma protein binding is 0%.

Indications

Anthralin is primarily indicated in conditions like Psoriasis.

Contraindications

Anthralin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

Anthralin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1	1	Every 24h	Topical	Apply to the dry, affected areas of the skin once a day, preferably at night, or as directed by your doctor. Wash medicine off skin at the proper time.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Anthralin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Redness, Skin rash.

Warnings / Precautions

Wear plastic gloves when you apply this medicine. Avoid getting the medicine on your clothing or on bed linens. Ask your doctor if you can wear a plastic cap while sleeping if you apply your medicine to your scalp at bedtime. Remove any medicine on the surface of the bathtub or shower stall by immediately rinsing it with hot water after bathing or showering. Afterwards wash the bathtub or shower stall with a household cleanser to remove any remaining deposits. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when applying on the areas between toes and fingers, on the face or in skin folds. To prevent staining clothing or bed linen, protective dressing may be useful.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Anthralin should be stored Topical.

Drug Classification

1.13.9 — Anti-psoriatics