Skin-cap - instructions for use, doses, side effects, contraindications

Active substance: Zinc pyrithione activated 0.2 g; auxiliary substances: isopropyl myristate 48.37 g, polysorbate-80 0.32 g, trolamine 0.04 g, ethanol 34.0 g, water 0.5 g; propellants up to 100 g: isobutane 76.2%, propane 23.29%, butane 0.51%.

Description:

Oily solution from white with a yellowish hue to light yellow color with a characteristic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Dermatoprotective agent.

ATX: & nbsp

D.11.A.X.12 Zinc pyrithione

Pharmacodynamics:

Zinc pyrithione activated has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antifungal activity is particularly pronounced when exposed to Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, causing inflammation and excessive peeling in dandruff, seborrhea, psoriasis and other skin diseases. Antibacterial activity of zinc pyrithione is manifested in a number of pathogenic microorganisms (streptococcus, staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus, etc.). Zinc pyrithione reduces the intracellular level of ATP, promotes the depolarization of cell membranes, causing the death of fungi and bacteria.

Pharmacokinetics:With external use, zinc pyrithione activated is deposited in the epidermis and superficial layers of the dermis. Systemic absorption is slow. It is found in the blood in trace amounts.

Indications:

Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis in adults and children from 1 year.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Pregnancy and lactation:

In pregnancy and lactation, the drug should be given only in cases where the expected benefit of therapy for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus or infant. There were no reports of the development of any adverse effects when using zinc pyrithione preparations by pregnant women and women during breastfeeding.

Dosing and Administration:

The drug is sprayed enough from a distance of about 15 cm to the affected skin 2-3 times a day until the clinical effect is achieved. To achieve a lasting effect, the use of the drug is recommended to continue for one week after the symptoms disappear. A special nozzle is used to treat the scalp with a drug.The course of treatment for psoriasis 1-1,5 months, with atopic dermatitis 3-4 weeks.

Dosing and Administration in Pediatrics: the way of application and dose in children do not differ from the method of application and doses in adults.

If necessary, you can repeat the course of treatment after 1-1,5 months after consulting a doctor.

Side effects:

Rarely, allergic reactions.

In the first days of treatment, there may be a brief burning sensation at the site of application, which, as a rule, does not require the drug to be withdrawn.

Interaction:

Clinically significant interaction of the drug Skin-cap with other drugs has not been identified.

Special instructions:

Before using the drug, shake the bottle several times. While holding the bottle, hold the bottle upright.

For the convenience of processing the scalp, a special nozzle is attached.

Form release / dosage:

Aerosol for external use 0,2%.

Packaging:

For 35 g, 70 g and 140 g of the preparation into an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a lid. An additional nozzle is attached to the cylinder. The cylinder, together with an additional nozzle and instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard box.

For 35 g of the drug in an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a lid ("free sample"). Each balloon is accompanied by instructions for medical use, placed under the lid.

Storage conditions:

At temperatures from 4 to 30 ° C out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:5 years. Do not use after expiry date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:П N012231 / 03

Date of registration:11.01.2010

The owner of the registration certificate:INVAR, LLC INVAR, LLC Russia

Manufacturer: & nbsp

CHEMINOVA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. Spain

Information update date: & nbsp16.10.2015

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Skin-cap (Skin-cap)