This ointment is indicated for the following conditions:

• Ringworm (Tinea)
• Itching (Pruritus)
• Psoriasis

Each 100 grams of ointment contains:

• Dithranol BP – 0.75 g
• Boric Acid BP – 1.75 g
• Salicylic Acid BP – 2.50 g

Dithranol: Dithranol may stop the supply of ATP in epidermal cells of the skin, thereby cutting off the energy supply to keratinocytes. This process can at least partially explain the therapeutic effect of dithranol on psoriasis. It also possesses antifungal properties.

Salicylic Acid: It is a keratolytic agent. Salicylic acid accelerates the process of desquamation (shedding of dead skin cells), thereby helping to remove invading fungi and allowing the medication to penetrate deeper into the skin. Through keratolysis, the hard horny layer (stratum corneum) of the epidermis is shed. Salicylic acid dissolves the intercellular cement that binds the scales together in the stratum corneum. Its primary action is to enhance the removal of scales and crusts.

Boric Acid: It has bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial growth) and fungistatic (inhibits fungal growth) properties.

• Clean the wound thoroughly with hot water.
• Then apply a small amount of ointment to the dry wound (do not apply outside the wound area).
• Use the ointment once daily, or twice daily according to medical advice, regularly until the wound heals.
• After the wound has healed, use a small amount for an additional 3-4 days to ensure complete recovery.

If you use other drugs or over-the-counter products at the same time, the effects of this ointment may change. This may increase your risk of side effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that your doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. This ointment may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Fluocinolone
• Hydroquinone
• Isotretinoin
• Riboflavin
• Tretinoin

Hypersensitivity to this ointment is a contraindication. In addition, this ointment should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Acute or actively inflamed psoriatic eruptions
• After shaving or bathing
• Avoid use on dentures
• Breastfeeding
• Children
• Do not apply bandage or heating pad
• Facial psoriasis
• Genital warts
• Hypersensitivity to this drug

The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of this ointment. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible but do not always occur. Some of the side effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away:

• Contact allergic reactions
• Irritation in skin areas surrounding treated lesions
• Soreness
• Temporary discoloration of hair and fingernails
• Mild cold or burning sensation at the site of application
• Severe allergic reaction
• Cardiovascular defects
• Skeletal variations
• Mild kidney lesions
• Infertility

Not recommended during pregnancy. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Avoid using this topical ointment on normal skin outside the affected area, as well as on or near the eyes. Do not use if you have sensitivity to any component of this ointment. Wash hands thoroughly after applying the ointment.

Dithranol & combined preparations

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by the package insert. Keep medicines away from children.