Drug name: Advantan

Active Ingredients:

• Methylprednisolone aceponate

Therapeutic actions: Therapeutic effect of Advantan:

Advantan contains chemical compounds that fall under the classification of Corticosteroids. This drug has anti-pruritic, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive properties hence they are used for skin ailments. This high potent drug when applied to the affected skin reduces rashes, itching, redness, irritations, swelling, psoriasis, and eczema.

Indications: Advantan is used for treating:

• Psoriasis which is characterized by thick reddish skin with white patches which cause itching and irritation
• Eczema which is the inflammation for the skin accompanied with itchy rashes

Precautions and Restrictions: It is not advisable to use Advantan tablets or cream if you are allergic to Methylprednisolone aceponate or medical substances that are classified as corticosteroids or any medicine that gives rise to typical allergic reactions.

Advantan cream should not be used on the affected skin if you are underg

• Any treatment for syphilis
• Any treatment for Tuberculosis
• Treatment for any viral infection
• Treatment for some skin ailment after vaccination

Consult your doctor before using Advantan, if you are:

• Pregnant or expecting a child in the near future
• Breast feeding mother
• Having Perioral dermatitis or Acne

Side effects of Advantan: The use of this medicinal drug may give rise to some side effects that are contrary to what is expected. It is not certain that these adverse reactions will affect every user of this drug. Some of the potential side effects of Advantan include the following:

• Immediately consult your doctor if you experience redness, itching, or burning sensation on the skin

Other adverse effects that may occur are:

• Allergic skin conditions
• Tiny bumps around the mouth
• Unwanted hair growth (Hirsutism)
• Folliculitis
• Pimples
• Striae
• Vessels on the skin surface
• Bleeding
• Skin thinning

The above mentioned side effects are by no means exhaustive, so for the complete list of adverse reactions and possible side effects please see the information provided by the drug manufacturer or consult a doctor or a pharmacist.

Interactions: Before using Advantan it is best to consult your physician and explain to him the treatment or medicines you are currently under. Get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe.

Additional Information: These drugs should not be used without prior approval of a doctor and do not share these drugs with anybody else. Advantan is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use it for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs, needles, syringes and other such medical substances out of the reach of children.