Dermatop Ointment (Prednicarbate Ointment) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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May 27, 2012

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Dermatop Ointment

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DERMATOP® Ointment
(prednicarbate) Ointment 0.1%

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DERMATOP® Ointment (prednicarbate ointment) 0.1% contains the non-halogenated prednisolone derivative prednicarbate. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.

Each gram of DERMATOP Ointment 0.1% contains 1.0mg of prednicarbate in a base consisting of white petrolatum, octyldodecanol, glyceryl oleate, propylene glycol, citric acid, and propyl gallate.

Prednicarbate has the empirical formula C₂₇H₃₆O₈ and a molecular weight of 488.58. The CAS Registry Number is 73771-04-7. The chemical structure is:

DERMATOP® Ointment (prednicarbate) Structural Formula Illustration

What are the possible side effects of prednicarbate topical (Dermatop)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing prednicarbate topical through your skin, such as: