Can I buy Advantan cream over the counter?

Can I buy Advantan cream over the counter?

Hi there Phume, yes you need a prescription for the ointment. How much is Advantan Fatty Oint? Hi Bongani, thanks for getting in touch. You would need a Prescription to purchase both these products.

What is Advantan fatty ointment used for?

ADVANTAN® is used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (endogenous eczema, neurodermatitis), eczema in children, contact eczema, or degenerative, dyshidrotic, or vulgar eczema.

What is the generic for Advantan cream?

Methylprednisolone is a topical corticosteroid.

Can I use Advantan ointment on my face?

If rosacea or perioral dermatitis is present, Advantan must not be applied to the face. Advantan should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes when being applied to the face. Advantan should be used with caution in nursing mothers.

How long can you use Advantan fatty ointment?

How long to use it. Usually, treatment with Advantan® is for up to 12 (twelve) weeks in adults and 4 (four) weeks in children. Treatment with Advantan® should be for the shortest possible time period, and minimised to only on affected area. This is particulary important when using Advantan® under bandages.

What is Mylocort cream used for?

For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations due to eczema, insect bites, poison plants, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewellery, seborrhoeic dermatitis and for the relief of external genital and anal itching.

What is the difference between Advantan fatty ointment and Advantan ointment?

Advantan® fatty ointment is a white to yellowish, semi-clear ointment, which is greasier than Advantan® ointment. Advantan® cream is a white cream, lighter in consistency than the ointments, and less greasy. Advantan® lotion is a white lotion, more fluid than the cream.

What are the side effects of Advantan cream?

The following list includes side effects that are rare:

• thinning of the skin.
• the appearance of fine blood vessels on the skin surface.
• stretch marks.
• acne.
• infection of hair follicles.
• excessive unwanted hair growth.
• redness and irritation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
• skin discolouration.

What is similar to Advantan?

Strong

• Beclomethasone valerate 0.1% (Betnovate).
• Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% (Diprosone).
• Mometasone furoate (Elocon).
• Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% (Synalar).
• Diflucortolone valerate 0.1% (Nerisone).
• Methylprednisolone aceponate 0.1% (Advantan).
• Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% (Locoid).

Can I apply Mylocort on my face?

Mylocort is Hydrocortisone 1% (the lowest cortisone cream formulation available) and can be sparingly used twice daily on the face of the 5 month old baby for a few days to clear eczema.

Do you need a prescription for Mylocort?

You can buy Mylocort over the counter at your nearest pharmacy and you do not need a prescription.

Is Mylocort a hydrocortisone cream?