Ledercort N Ointment

Short Description

Ledercort N Ointment is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections.

Dosage Form

Ointment

Introduction

Ledercort N Ointment is for external use only. You should use it as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of gel once or twice a day. You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve and several months to get maximum benefit. Consult your doctor after a month of regular use of this medicine if your condition is not improving. It has some common side effects including itching, stinging, peeling and redness of the skin. They are not usually serious but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. You may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often.

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.

Side Effects

Itching Stinging Peeling Redness of the skin

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Ledercort N Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Neomycin and Triamcinolone which treat skin infections. Neomycin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Triamcinolone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

May take several weeks to show its action Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Ledercort N Ointment Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by the infection Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Avoid touching or scratching the infected area as it can worsen the situation