DITHROCREAM

This brand name is authorized in Estonia, Ireland, United Kingdom

Active ingredients

The drug DITHROCREAM contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):

1 Dithranol
UNII U8CJK0JH5M - ANTHRALIN

Dithranol has been used in the treatment of sub-acute and chronic psoriasis for over 70 years and, during that time it has become established as a safe and effective form of therapy. Its precise mode of action is still to be confirmed, although it has been shown to inhibit DNA replication, cellular respiration and key cellular enzymes eg glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

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Medication package inserts

Below package inserts are available for further reading:

Title Information Source Document Type  
DITHROCREAM Cream Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
D05AC01 Other antipsoriatics for topical use D Dermatologicals → D05 Antipsoriatics → D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use → D05AC Antracen derivatives
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
Country: EE Ravimiamet Identifier(s): 1762905
Country: GB Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Identifier(s): 36723
Country: IE Health Products Regulatory Authority Identifier(s): 21733, 76260, 76287

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