Atofix Ointment
Difamilast topical
0.3gm/100gm (0.3%)
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10 gm |
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| Retail Price | 350.00 AED |
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Indications
Atofix Ointment is used for:
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Adult Dose
Adult
The usual adult dosage is an appropriate amount of the Difamilast 1% ointment applied to the affected area twice daily.
Child Dose
Child
The usual dosage is an appropriate amount of the Difamilast 0.3% ointment applied to the affected area twice daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Precautions
External use only.
Atofix ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
If there is any hypersensitivity issue with the use of Atofix, treatment should be discontinued.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Difamilast is not recommended for pregnant women or women who may be pregnant.
For breastfeeding, the safety profile has not been fully established.
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Difamilast topical :
Well tolerated in recommended dosage.
At higher dosages, it may cause mild skin reactions at the site of application, such as redness, burning, or stinging.
Mechanism of Action
Difamilast is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. It increases cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP) concentration and consequently suppresses the production of inflammatory cytokines, exerting effects in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Note
Atofix 0.3gm/100gm (0.3%) Ointment manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Difamilast topical. Atofix is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Atofix Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.