Akriderm® cream

The use of external agents is an important component in the treatment of dermatoses. The manifestation of skin pathologies in the form of itching, redness, swelling and pain brings patients not only physiological, but also aesthetic discomfort. Therefore, it is important to choose the right remedy that will help improve the patient’s condition and gradually cure the disease. One of the most preferred medications for solving dermatological problems is Akriderm cream. Thanks to its unique composition, it is able to have a strong effect on the inflammatory focus, thereby reducing the severity of objective and subjective symptoms. From the instructions you will learn about the features of its use, but only a specialist can give more detailed recommendations on how to use the product.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This drug is topical glucocorticosteroid Its main substance, betamethasone dipropionate, can inhibit the accumulation of leukocytes , the process of releasing lysosomal enzymes , as well as anti-inflammatory mediators at the site of inflammation. In addition, phagocytosis is inhibited, vascular-tissue permeability is reduced, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory swelling.

Indications for use

Main indications for the use of Akriderm ointment and cream:

• various allergic skin diseases, for example: dermatitis, neurodermatitis, itching, eczema ;
• psoriasis;
• various forms of non-allergic dermatitis.

Composition of the drug

Akriderm cream (30 g) is a product for external use that is white or almost white in color. The active substance of the drug is betamethasone dipropionate. Its amount, calculated as 100% of the substance, is 0.064 g, which is equivalent to 0.05 g of betamethasone per 100 g. This ratio classifies Akriderm as a potent drug.

Betamethasone has a variety of effects:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antiallergic;
• antipruritic;
• antiexudative.

Akriderm cream also contains excipients, including purified water, solid and liquid paraffin, petroleum jelly, emulsion wax, sodium sulfite, disodium edetate, propylene glycol and methyl parahydroxybenzoate. These components promote good absorption and penetration into the site of inflammation.

Contraindications

The use of Akriderm cream or ointment is not recommended for:

• hypersensitivity to the drug;
• skin tuberculosis;
• skin manifestations of syphilis;
• chicken pox;
• herpes simplex;
• skin post-vaccination reactions;
• open wounds;
• lactation;
• children under one year of age;
• trophic ulcers;
• acne vulgaris.

Instructions for use Akriderm (Method and dosage)

Akriderm ointment, the instructions for use of which recommend applying it to the affected surface of the skin, is used twice daily. A different therapeutic regimen may also be prescribed, taking into account the severity of the disease.

When treating mild cases, Akriderm cream, instructions for use, allows for application once, and for more severe lesions - up to several times a day.

The duration of treatment may depend on various factors: the effectiveness and tolerability of the drug, the severity of the disease and the characteristics of the patient’s body. On average, the therapeutic course is 2-4 weeks.

When improvement does not occur for a long time, urgent clarification of the diagnosis is necessary.

Side effects

When using the drug, side effects are possible, which, as a rule, are mild. Also, the severity of side effects depends on the duration of treatment and the extent of the surfaces on which the cream is applied.

When using Akriderm externally, the following may be observed:

• skin itching;
• burning;
• irritation;
• dry skin;
• folliculitis;
• hypertrichosis;
• striae;
• acne;
• hypopigmentation;
• perioral dermatitis;
• allergic contact dermatitis.

When using Akriderm together with occlusive dressings, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, local hirsutism, telangiectasia, miliaria, and purpura are possible. If these adverse reactions occur, as well as those that are not included in the instructions, you must stop therapy and consult a doctor for additional advice.

special instructions

The appearance of signs of hypersensitivity, itching and irritation of the skin during treatment requires stopping the use of this remedy and choosing a more suitable treatment for the patient.

Long-term therapy, application of the drug in large quantities to a large surface of the skin, the use of occlusive dressings and treatment of children can cause systemic absorption of GCS.

Treatment of children must be carried out strictly according to the indications and prescription of the doctor, which will allow monitoring the possible development of systemic undesirable effects. It is possible that the full functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system is suppressed, symptoms of hypercortisolism appear, a decrease in the excretion of hormone , and an increase in intracranial pressure.

Side effects occur especially often when the drug is applied to the skin of the face. Therefore, the therapeutic course should not be longer than 5 days.

The use of Akriderm in ophthalmology is not allowed. It is necessary to avoid getting it into the eyes and mucous membranes.

If treatment with the drug has been carried out for a long time, gradual withdrawal of therapy is recommended.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The safety of topical use of GCS in pregnant women has not been established; the prescription of drugs in this group during pregnancy is justified only if the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk. During pregnancy, drugs in this group should not be used in high doses or for a long time.

It has not been established whether local use of GCS can cause them to appear in mother's milk, so the issue of stopping breastfeeding should be addressed.

Akriderm's analogs

Level 4 ATX code matches:
Rederm

Losterine

Akriderm SK

Akriderm GK

Akriderm Genta

Elokom S

Diprosalik

Belosalik

Triderm

Kanizon Plus

Betasalik

Triacutan

Momat-S

The main analogues of the drug: Triderm and Kanison .

The price of analogues is approximately 470-550 rubles.

Reviews about Akriderm

It should be noted that various skin problems bother many people who use this particular product to solve them. As reviews of Akriderm cream show, they prefer to apply it when mild lesions appear on the skin: slight itching, redness and irritation.

At the same time, reviews of Akriderm ointment show that this form of the drug is usually used by people who know the exact diagnosis. However, even in this case, treatment does not always occur without complications. The main reason for this is long-term use of the drug, which can lead to loss of effectiveness, development of addiction and side effects.

Also, some users report that when they used this remedy for the first time, it helped to eliminate the symptoms of the disease quite quickly. The next time the drug was used, longer treatment was required and the effect was less durable.

Sometimes Akriderm is used for acne and a similar situation is noted. At first, the rashes go away quickly, but then they come back again and this happens much more often. Moreover, the appearance of pigmented and light areas and deterioration of the skin structure are noted. Although such users do not even know exactly how to use Akriderm ointment, what it helps with and how long to apply it.

By the way, such cases are described quite often. This happens because this drug is not able to influence the causes of the development of dermatitis, relieving the manifestations of the disease. Therefore, the use of Akriderm can only bring temporary relief, and then the development of complications.

However, this particular drug helps many patients alleviate the acute period of dermatitis. Of course, at the same time, the causes of the disease are corrected: various vitamins , restorative drugs, adsorbents, and medicinal decoctions are prescribed. To remove external damage to the skin, use ointment or cream.

In addition, users are often interested in whether Akriderm ointment is hormonal or not? The fact is that some patients are afraid to use hormonal drugs. But in fact, you just need to strictly follow the application regimen and adhere to the prescribed dosage. Therefore, experts do not recommend using any medications without a prescription from a competent doctor.

How to use Akriderm GK

The Akriderm GK instructions only provide for external use of ointment or cream.

The medicine is used twice a day, gently rubbed into affected areas of the skin. As prescribed by the doctor and depending on the severity of the pathology, an increase or decrease in the number of applications is allowed.

The course of treatment can reach 2-4 weeks, but positive changes are observed already in the first days of application.

It is not recommended to use the product with sealed bandages without a doctor’s recommendation in order to avoid accelerated absorption of the antibiotic and glucocorticosteroid, which increases the likelihood of side effects.

If no improvement is observed with regular use, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis and reconsider the treatment regimen.

Akriderm price, where to buy

The price of Akriderm ointment is from 85 rubles.

The price of Akriderm cream varies between 100-300 rubles.

You can buy any form in any Russian pharmacy, as well as outside the country.

For example, the price in Ukraine is 80-385 UAH depending on the volume of packaging.

• Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
• Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan

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• Akriderm ointment d/nar.
  approx. 0.05% tube 15gAO Akrikhin 90 rub. order
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  RUR 444 order

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  RUB 361 order

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  472 RUR order

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• Akriderm ointment tube 0.05% 15g Akrikhin OJSC

  84 rub. order

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  RUB 244 order

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  270 rub. order

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  RUB 371 order

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Composition and release form

Akriderm®

in tubes of 15 or 30 g; in a cardboard pack 1 tube.

Akriderm® GENTA

in tubes of 15 or 30 g; in a cardboard pack 1 tube.

Akriderm® GK

in tubes of 15 or 30 g; in a cardboard pack 1 tube.

Akriderm® SK

in tubes of 15 g or 30 g; in a cardboard pack 1 tube.