Dexadermil is an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic cream used to relieve itching in cases of dermatitis or allergy, whose active substance is dexamethasone.
Dexadermil is produced by the Legrand laboratory and can be purchased from pharmacies.
Dexadermil Indications
Dexadermil is indicated for the treatment of dermatitis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis or allergic eczema, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, actinic dermatitis, eczema, food eczema, childhood eczema, miliary, impetigo, sunburn, insect bites, itching in the genital area or anal and otitis externa, without perforation of the tympanic membrane.
How to use Dexadermil
How to use Dexadermil is to clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the cream to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day.
Before applying Dexadermil to the ear, you should wipe and dry the outer ear area and with a cotton tip applicator, spread one layer of cream 2 or 3 times a day.
Dexadermil side effects
The main side effects of Dexadermil include burning sensation, itching, irritations, dryness, folliculitis, increased thickness of the hairs, acne, decreased skin pigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, stretch marks and miliary.
Contraindications of Dexadermil
Dexadermil is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to components of the formula, with tuberculosis of the skin, chicken pox, fungal infection or herpes simplex. In addition, it should not be applied to the ear if there is perforation in the tympanic membrane.
The use of Dexadermil in pregnancy and breast-feeding should only be done under medical advice.
