DITHROCREAM Cream Ref.[27607] Active ingredients: Dithranol

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2015  Publisher: Diomed Developments Ltd, T/A Dermal Laboratories, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR

Product name and form

Dithrocream 0.1%.

Pharmaceutical Form

Yellow aqueous cream.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Dithranol EP 0.1% w/w.

For excipients, see 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Dithranol

Dithranol has been used in the treatment of sub-acute and chronic psoriasis for over 70 years and, during that time it has become established as a safe and effective form of therapy. Its precise mode of action is still to be confirmed, although it has been shown to inhibit DNA replication, cellular respiration and key cellular enzymes eg glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

List of Excipients

White soft paraffin
Cetostearyl alcohol
Salicylic acid
Ascorbic acid
Sodium laurilsulfate
Chlorocresol
Purified water

Pack sizes and marketing

50 g and 100 g membrane-sealed, epoxy resin-coated aluminium collapsible tubes with high density polyethylene white spiked screw caps, supplied as original packs (OP).

Marketing authorization holder

Diomed Developments Ltd, T/A Dermal Laboratories, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 00173/0029

17 February 1978 / 31 July 2008 for 16/02/08 renewal date (unlimited validity granted)

Drugs

Drug Countries
DITHROCREAM Estonia, Ireland, United Kingdom

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