Dermatologicals
FOR USE BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
The prescribing clinician must review full product labeling and current CDC/ACIP/NIH guidance.
Adjust doses for renal impairment when applicable and consider drug–drug interactions.
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Clobetasol
Commonly used Topical corticosteroid used for inflammatory skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Indications
Psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis.
How administered
Topical application. Typically applied to affected area once or twice daily.
Dosage supplied
Cream, ointment (0.05%), foam (0.05%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use only if clearly needed.
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Betamethasone
Commonly used Corticosteroid for inflammatory conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Indications
Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergic reactions, and autoimmune skin disorders.
How administered
Topical application, typically once or twice daily. Can be applied as a cream, ointment, or lotion.
Dosage supplied
Ointment (0.05%), cream (0.05%), lotion (0.05%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy.
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Triamcinolone
Commonly used Used to treat inflammatory conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and allergic skin conditions.
Indications
Psoriasis, eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin disorders.
How administered
Topical application. Apply a thin layer to the affected area 1-3 times daily depending on severity.
Dosage supplied
Cream (0.025%, 0.1%), ointment (0.1%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use as directed by a healthcare provider. Potential risks include systemic absorption.
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Hydrocortisone
Commonly used Mild corticosteroid used to treat conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and rashes.
Indications
Eczema, allergic dermatitis, insect bites, mild psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
How administered
Topical application, usually 1-2 times daily on the affected area.
Dosage supplied
Cream (0.5%, 1%), ointment (0.5%, 1%), lotion (0.5%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Generally considered safe for topical use
during pregnancy.
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Ketoconazole
Commonly used Antifungal treatment used for various fungal skin infections, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Indications
Tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, seborrheic dermatitis, and dandruff.
How administered
Topical application. Apply once or twice daily to affected area.
Dosage supplied
Cream (2%), shampoo (2%), foam (2%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use only if the potential benefit
justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
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Metronidazole
Commonly used Antibiotic and antiprotozoal used for bacterial vaginosis and rosacea.
Indications
Bacterial vaginosis, rosacea, and other infections caused by susceptible organisms.
How administered
Topical application. Usually applied once or twice daily for up to 2 weeks depending on condition.
Dosage supplied
Cream (0.75%), gel (0.75%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Generally considered safe for topical use during pregnancy.
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Benzoyl Peroxide
Commonly used Acne treatment that reduces the number of acne-causing bacteria and helps prevent pores from becoming blocked.
Indications
Acne vulgaris, blackheads, and whiteheads.
How administered
Topical application, usually once or twice daily.
Dosage supplied
Cream, gel, or wash (2.5%, 5%, 10%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : . Generally considered safe in pregnancy when applied topically in recommended amounts.
Use with caution, especially in higher concentrations
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Clindamycin
Commonly used Antibiotic used for treating acne, bacterial infections, and topical application for conditions like folliculitis and impetigo.
Indications
Acne vulgaris, folliculitis, bacterial infections of the skin, impetigo.
How administered
Topical application, generally applied once or twice daily.
Dosage supplied
Gel (1%), lotion (1%), solution (1%), foam (1%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Considered safe during pregnancy for topical
use.
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Azelaic Acid
Commonly used Used for acne and rosacea by reducing inflammation and bacteria.
Indications
Acne vulgaris, rosacea, hyperpigmentation.
How administered
Topical application. Applied once or twice daily to affected area.
Dosage supplied
Cream (15%), gel (15%), foam (15%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Considered safe for topical use during
pregnancy.
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Cetirizine
Commonly used Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions, including skin rashes and itching.
Indications
Allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), allergic skin reactions.
How administered
Oral tablet or syrup, usually once daily.
Dosage supplied
Tablet (10 mg), syrup (5 mg/5 mL).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Generally considered safe for use during pregnancy in recommended doses. Can be used during lactation, but consult with a healthcare provider.
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Hydroxyzine
Commonly used Used for allergies, anxiety, nausea, and skin rashes, often as a sedative.
Indications
Anxiety, nausea, allergic reactions, insomnia, itching (pruritus).
How administered
Oral, usually once or twice daily depending on indication. Injectable for acute anxiety or nausea.
Dosage supplied
Tablet (25 mg), syrup (10 mg/5 mL), injectable (25 mg/mL).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use with caution during pregnancy,
particularly during the first trimester.
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Silver Sulfadiazine
Commonly used Used for treating burns and preventing infection in burn wounds.
Indications
Second-degree and third-degree burns, wound infections, ulcers.
How administered
Topical application to burn wounds. Typically applied once or twice daily.
Dosage supplied
Cream (1%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use with caution in pregnancy. Considered safe for use in lactation when applied topically in small amounts.
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Mupirocin
Commonly used Topical antibiotic for treating skin infections such as impetigo, folliculitis, and MRSA infections.
Indications
Impetigo, folliculitis, wound infections, MRSA.
How administered
Topical application, usually applied 2-3 times daily to the affected area.
Dosage supplied
Ointment (2%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Safe for use during pregnancy when applied topically. Safe for breastfeeding as well.
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Clotrimazole
Commonly used Antifungal for treating infections like athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and vaginal yeast infections.
Indications
Athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, vaginal yeast infections.
How administered
Topical application. Usually applied twice daily to affected area for 2-4 weeks.
Dosage supplied
Cream (1%), lotion (1%), vaginal cream (1%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use with caution during pregnancy. Considered safe during lactation.
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Permethrin
Commonly used Used for treating scabies and head lice.
Indications
Scabies, head lice, pubic lice.
How administered
Topical application. Apply to the skin and hair for 8-12 hours.
Dosage supplied
Cream (5%), lotion (5%).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Considered safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding when applied topically in the recommended dosage.
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Acyclovir
Commonly used Antiviral used for herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella zoster (VZV), and shingles.
Indications
Herpes simplex (oral and genital), varicella zoster, shingles.
How administered
Topical and oral. Topical cream is used for cold sores and genital herpes. Oral tablets for more severe cases.
Dosage supplied
Cream (5%), tablet (200 mg, 400 mg, 800 mg).
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding for topical and oral use.
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Ursodeoxycholic acid
Commonly used For treatment of itching related to intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
Indications
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
How administered
15mg / kg per day orally given in three or four divided doses
Dosage supplied
Capsules 300 mg
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Considered safe during pregnancy
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Certolizumab Pegol
Commonly used Biologic therapy used for autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis.
How administered
Subcutaneous injection. Typically administered every two to four weeks.
Dosage supplied
Injection (200 mg/mL). Administered via subcutaneous injection.
Pregnancy / lactation
Pregnancy : Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Consult healthcare provider before use in lactation.
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