Scarbact Plus Ointment

Quick info

Scarbact Plus Ointment is a prescription medicine used to treat psoriasis, providing relief from redness, itching, and swelling, and removing dead skin cells to soften the skin. Scarbact Plus Ointment is a combination of Calcipotriol and Clobetasol used to treat psoriasis. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is for external use only. Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies to this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include itching and rashes at the application site. If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

How it works

Scarbact Plus Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Calcipotriol and Clobetasol. Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D that works by reducing the overproduction of skin cells that may build up and form scales on the skin. Clobetasol is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.

Direction of use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Tips

• Apply it once a day
• Leave it on during the day if you have applied it in the morning, or overnight if you have used it in the evening
• Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor
• Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor
• If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first, then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Scarbact Plus Ointment
• Do not apply it on open wounds and cuts
• Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Scarbact Plus Ointment. Try to avoid sitting out in the sun and do not use sunbeds
• Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment

Side Effects

• Itching and rashes at the application site