Product Description.:
Cream , yellow
1) Dritho-creme? can be applied to clean dry or damp skin. Be sure to remove any other residual medication before each application.
2) Wearing disposable latex gloves, apply Drithocreme directly to plaques and plaque rims by rubbing it in gently but thoroughly.
3) Be careful not to smear Drithocreme on unaffected skin.
4) If irritation or smearing becomes a problem, use a cotton swab to apply zincoxide or petroleum jelly to the edges of the plaque before applying Drithocreme.
5) Do not leave Drithocreme on any longer than directed by your dermatologist. Remove immediately when time is up. Note: since this product will permanently stain clothing and other fabrics, be sure to wear old clothing and cover any furniture to be used with an old sheet.*
6) Wipe off Drithocreme thoroughly with baby, mineral or vegetable oil using an old cloth or disposable towel. Note: failure to completely remove remaining product may cause irritation, especially in body folds and skin creases.
7) Shower or bathe with your normal soap.
8) Immediately clean the the tub or shower, rinsing thoroughly. Dishwashing detergent may help to remove residue.
9) Dry off with an old towel as staining of fabrics is permanent.
10) Apply oil or moisturizer to treated areas.
Important Information about Dritho-Creme?
Warning
Dritho-Creme can cause severe irritation. Be careful to keep off skin not affected by psoriasis. Rinse immediately and completely with shampoo or soap and water after 5 minutes or the amount of time your doctor prescribed. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and call your doctor. Keep away from eyes.
Caution
Dritho-Creme can permanently stain clothing and bathroom fixtures. Dritho-Creme will also stain skin, but staining is temporary. Use only old clothing and old towels and linens while using Dritho-Creme. Any clothing or linens that come in contact with Dritho-Creme may become permanently stained. Rinse all bathroom fixtures immediately and thoroughly.
Dritho-Creme?Product Information
Description
Dritho-Creme? is a pale yellow topical cream containing 0.5% anthralin USP in a base of white petrolatum, mineral oil, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetostearyl alcohol, ascorbic acid, salicylic acid, methylparaben and purified water
Indications and Usage
An aid in the topical treatment of quiescent or chronic psoriasis. Treatment should be continued until the skin is entirely clear, i.e., when there is nothing to feel with the fingers and the texture is normal.
Contraindications
In patients with acute psoriatic eruptions or a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Warnings
Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes. Dritho-Creme should not normally be applied to intertriginous skin areas and high strengths should not be used on these sights. Remove any unintended residue which may be deposited behind the ears. Avoid applying to the folds and creases of the skin. Discontinue use if a sensitivity reaction occurs or if excessive irritation develops on uninvolved skin areas. Keep out of the reach of children.
Precautions
For external use only. Dritho-Creme may stain and should be applied sparingly and carefully to psoriatic lesions only. Contact with fabrics, plastics and other materials may cause staining and should be avoided. To prevent the possibility of discoloration, always rinse the bath/shower with hot water immediately after washing/showering and then use a suitable cleanser to remove any deposit on the surface of the bath or shower. Always wash hands thoroughly after use, 15-30? C (59-86? F). Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of the drug. Although anthralin has been found to have tumor-promoting properties on mouse skin, there have been no reports to suggest carcinogenic effects in humans after many years of clinical use. As long-term use of topical corticosteroids may destabilize psoriasis, and withdrawal may also give rise to a 'rebound' phenomenon, an interval of at least one week should be allowed between the discontinuance of such steroids and the commencement of Dritho-Creme therapy. Petrolatum or a suitably bland emollient may usefully be applied during the intervening period.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Dritho-Scalp. It is also not known whether Dritho-Creme can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Dritho-Creme should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in milk and because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for anthralin in animal studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking int
