Selbecal Ointment

Adult dosage

Apply an adequate amount to the affected area once a day. The recommended treatment duration is 4 weeks, and after this period, treatment can be repeated under the supervision of a physician. The maximum dosage is not to exceed 15g per day or 100g per week. The treatment area should not exceed 30% of the body surface area. For the gel formulation, it is recommended to use for 4 weeks on the scalp and 8 weeks on other areas of plaque psoriasis. For scalp application, the recommended dose is between 1g to 4g per day.

This medication is for topical use and is used to treat certain skin conditions. However, it should not be used by patients with allergies to its components, issues with calcium metabolism, or specific types of psoriasis. Additionally, patients with severe renal or liver dysfunction, children, and should avoid use on the face, around the eyes, and genital areas. This medication contains corticosteroids, which may worsen symptoms if applied to infected skin, wounds, or areas with ulcers. Caution is needed when using this medication in pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and patients with liver dysfunction or diabetes. Symptoms such as itching, rash, or skin irritation may occur at the application site, and rarely, skin thinning or pigmentation changes may occur. Prolonged or extensive use may affect the entire body, so caution is advised, and if symptoms do not improve or worsen, it should be discontinued immediately and consultation with a healthcare professional should be sought. After applying this medication, hands should be washed thoroughly, and it should not come in contact with sensitive areas such as the face, around the eyes, or the genital region. Excessive use can raise blood calcium levels, so the prescribed dosage and administration should be strictly followed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and caution is also needed for those who are breastfeeding. It is advisable not to use this medication in conjunction with other corticosteroids or products containing salicylic acid. Finally, this medication should be protected from excessive exposure to direct sunlight or artificial light, stored out of reach of children, and used within the specified period after opening.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions, angioedema, facial swelling, hypercalcemia, pustular psoriasis, severe adrenal cortex dysfunction, cataracts, infections, metabolic control effects in diabetes, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, Cushing's syndrome, blurred vision or other visual disturbances (such as cataracts, glaucoma, central serous chorioretinopathy), severe edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, headaches (note: serious neurological symptoms are not explicitly mentioned but caution is advised)

Mild side effects

Itching, dermatitis, erythema, rash, acne, burning sensations, skin irritation, dry skin, pain at the site of application (burning), rebound effects, eye irritation, skin infections (bacterial, fungal, and viral skin infections, etc.), folliculitis, skin adenoma, exfoliation, skin shedding, skin atrophy, purpura, petechiae, photosensitivity reactions, joint pain, fever, worsening of wounds, pressure sores, pustulosis, steroid-induced acne, skin atrophy, telangiectasia, purpura, steroid

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is a cool place between 1 degree and 25 degrees. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

A white to yellowish ointment

Package unit

30g/tube