How prednicarbate works
Prednicarbate is a potent glucocorticoid (“cortisone”). As such, it has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-pruritic effects. These effects come about as follows:
What prednicarbate dosage forms are available?
Prednicarbate is available in several dosage forms. There are ointments, fatty ointments, creams and solutions. Physicians can choose the most appropriate preparation depending on the skin condition of their patients.
Prednicarbate ointments and fatty ointments.
Ointments and fatty ointments are fatty (lipophilic) preparations that stay on the skin longer. They are particularly suitable for dry, cracked as well as scaly skin.
Prednicarbate creams
Creams are multiphase preparations – consisting of a fatty phase and an aqueous phase. Medical professionals prescribe them for less dry skin rashes.
Apply a thin layer of prednicarbate cream to each area of skin once or twice a day, depending on the preparation.
Prednicarbate solution
Solutions are liquid preparations. With the help of isopropyl alcohol, a mixture is formed in which prednicarbate is dissolved.
In general, do not use preparations with prednicarbate for longer than a maximum of four weeks at a time. Wash your hands after each use, unless they are treated!
How to obtain medicines with prednicarbate
Medicines with prednicarbate are available by prescription in Germany and Switzerland. In Austria, the active ingredient is not on the market.
When is prednicarbate used?
Medical professionals use prednicarbate for the topical treatment of inflammatory, non-infected skin conditions. These include:
- Neurodermatitis (atopic dermatitis)
- Psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris)
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic dermatitis
What are the side effects of prednicarbate?
Prednicarbate may cause local skin reactions such as burning, itching, and pain.
For more rare side effects, see the package leaflet of your prednicarbate medicine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you suspect any unwanted side effects.
When should you not use prednicarbate?
In general, you should not use prednicarbate in certain cases. These include:
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the other ingredients of the medication.
- @ the eye
- @ skin reactions due to vaccination
- Rosacea (skin disease of the face)
- Rashes around the mouth
Prednicarbate in children: What should be considered?
Infants, children, and adolescents should be treated with prednicarbate only when absolutely necessary from a medical standpoint. There is no experience with these age groups from clinical studies.
Prednicarbate during pregnancy and lactation
Prednicarbate should be used only on small areas during pregnancy and lactation and after careful medical consideration. Note: Do not apply prednicarbate to the breast area during breastfeeding. Otherwise the child could absorb the active substance by mouth when drinking.
