Glowtar Ointment
Product introduction
Glowtar Ointment has a combination of medicines that is used to treat psoriasis. It helps in softening of the skin.
Glowtar Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include redness, dry skin, and irritation 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 not safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
Uses of Glowtar Ointment
Benefits of Glowtar Ointment
In Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches. Applying Glowtar Ointment helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling or irritation. It moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Glowtar Ointment is also an effective treatment for scalp psoriasis and reduces dryness, itchiness and scaling on the scalp. Follow the directions exactly until your condition improves which might take 8 weeks or more.
Side effects of Glowtar Ointment
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Glowtar
- Application site irritation
- Dry skin
How to use Glowtar Ointment
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.
How Glowtar Ointment works
Glowtar Ointment is a combination of two keratolytic medicines: Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid which treat psoriasis. They work by breaking down keratin clumps, removing dead skin cells and softening the skin.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glowtar Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Glowtar Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Glowtar Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Glowtar Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Glowtar Ointment is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis.
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Glowtar Ointment.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- After you have applied Glowtar Ointment, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).
- Use a mild moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
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- Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1985 [revised 20 Feb 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Coal Tar. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Salicylic Acid. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Innovative Pharma. Coal Tar & Salicylic Acid [Product Information]. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Name: Santiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Address: satkaar bavan near ghanta ghar Jabalpur-482001, , Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh , India
Country of origin: India
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