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Zithranol-rr Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Anthralin 1.2% (microcrystalline encapsulated); rapid-release cream.
Pharmacological Class
Antipsoriatic.
How Supplied
Cream—15g, 45g
Manufacturer
Zithranol-rr Indications
Indications
Stable plaque psoriasis.
Zithranol-rr Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially apply once daily (5–15 minutes contact time) for at least one week; may increase contact time to 30 minutes before washing off. Individualize. For skin: use sparingly. For scalp: wash and rinse hair; apply cream while hair is damp; may repeat treatment on alternate days.
Children
Not recommended.
Zithranol-rr Contraindications
Contraindications
Acute or actively inflamed psoriatic eruptions.
Zithranol-rr Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zithranol-rr Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid eyes, mucous membranes. Apply cautiously on the face or intertriginous skin areas. Discontinue if sensitization or excessive irritation develops. May stain fabrics; avoid. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Zithranol-rr Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zithranol-rr Interactions
Zithranol-rr Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Possible contact allergic reactions, discolored hair or fingernails.
Zithranol-rr Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zithranol-rr Note
Not Applicable
Zithranol-rr Patient Counseling
See Literature
