ADVANTAN Cream, Ointment Ref.[50852] Active ingredients: Methylprednisolone

Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: LEO Pharma Limited, Auckland, New Zealand, Toll Free No. 0800 497 456

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Atopic dermatitis (endogenous eczema, neurodermatitis), contact eczema, degenerative, dyshidrotic, vulgar eczema, eczema in children.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

ADVANTAN is for EXTERNAL TOPICAL USE ONLY and NOT FOR OPTHALMIC USE.

In general, the ADVANTAN formulation appropriate to the skin condition is applied thinly once per day to the diseased areas of skin.

In general, the duration of use should not exceed 12 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children.

4.9. Overdose

Symptoms of intoxication

Results from acute toxicity studies do not indicate that any risk of acute intoxication is to be expected following a single dermal application of an overdose (application over a large area under conditions favourable to absorption) or inadvertent oral ingestion.

For advice on the management of overdose please contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764766).

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

Store all drugs properly and keep them out of reach of children.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

Tubes containing 15 g.

Tubes are made of pure aluminium; interior walls are coated with epoxy resin, and with a polyesterbased external coating. The fold seal ring is made of polyamide-based heat-sealable material. The screw cap is made of high-density polyethylene.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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