Dermatology Handbook

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Metosyn

Reig Jofre

Description

Metosyn contains fluocinonide, which is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. Its mechanism of action is related to vasoconstriction and suppression of membrane permeability, miototic activity, the immune response and release of inflammatory mediators

Indications

For the treatment of a wide variety of local inflammatory, pruritic and allergic disorders of the skin. It is indicated for the following conditions: eczema and dermatitis, atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, discoid eczema, otitis externa, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, prurigo, psoriasis (excluding widespread chronic plaque psoriasis), lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematous. It is particularly suitable for dry, scaly lesions

Price

25g cream, £3.96; 100g cream, £13.34; 25g ointment, £3.50; 100g ointment, £13.15

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