Drug Name:
ZITHRANOL-RR Rx
Generic Name and Formulations:
Anthralin 1.2% (microcrystalline encapsulated); rapid-release cream.
Company:
Elorac Inc.
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for ZITHRANOL-RR:
Stable plaque psoriasis.
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.
Contraindications:
Acute or actively inflamed psoriatic eruptions.
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.
Pharmacological Class:
Antipsoriatic.
Adverse Reactions:
Possible contact allergic reactions, discolored hair or fingernails.
How Supplied:
Cream—15g, 45g
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