Tapina 1% Cream 30gm

Uses of Tapina 1% Cream

Tapina 1% Cream is used to manage plaque psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes thick, scaly patches on the skin.

How Tapina 1% cream works:

Tapina 1% cream inhibits the excessive growth of skin cells, reducing the formation of scales and patches associated with psoriasis. It helps control the condition by promoting normal skin cell development without harming healthy cells.

Common Side Effects:

• Pain at the application site
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Skin irritation
• Itching or itchy rash
• Skin redness
• Dry or peeling skin
• Dermatitis (skin inflammation)
• Worsening of psoriasis

Uncommon Side Effects:

• Skin atrophy (thinning)
• Hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
• Hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in blood) symptoms include frequent urination, thirst, weakness, and bone pain
• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
• Blisters and changes in skin color

Rare Side Effects:

• Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, watery eyes, coughing/sneezing)
• Increased sensitivity to sunlight
• Skin swelling or puffiness
• Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff or cradle cap)
• Hypercalciuria (excess calcium in urine) symptoms include pain during urination and lower abdominal pain

Quick Tips:

• Apply as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
• Wash and dry the affected area before application.
• Avoid direct sunlight and use protective measures when outdoors.

Specific Conditions:

• Inform your doctor if you are a smoker, undergoing ultraviolet treatment, or suffering from exfoliative or pustular psoriasis.
• Avoid using on broken, diseased, infected, inflamed, or irritated skin, or open wounds.
• Consult your doctor if the skin condition does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
• Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen or protective clothing when going outside.

Directions for Use:

• Apply Tapina 1% Cream as directed by your physician.
• For external use only.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
• Do not cover treated areas on the face with a plaster or bandage.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and nose; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.

Interactions and Overdose:

• Inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
• In case of an overdose, consult a doctor immediately. Symptoms include elevated serum calcium levels (increased urinary frequency, excessive thirst, loss of appetite, dry/metallic taste in the mouth, and stomach upsets).

Warnings and Precautions:

• Not recommended for use in patients allergic to Tapina 1% cream or its components.
• Avoid in patients with hypersensitivity reactions, calcium metabolism disorders, vitamin D toxicity, severe liver, and kidney diseases.
• Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding (avoid applying on the breast area).
• Not recommended for children under 6 years and is used with caution in elderly patients over 65 years.

Storage:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C.