Galdopin Cream

About this Medicine

Galdopin Cream is used to treat eczema (a condition characterized by scaly, dry, and itchy skin), mainly atopic dermatitis. Galdopin Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. Do not stop using even if you notice an improvement in your condition. Ask your doctor when you should stop treatment. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness), sleepiness, and drowsiness. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing drowsiness if that bothers you or does not go away. Serious side effects associated with this medicine are rare.Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as alcohol can aggravate the side effects.

How it Works

Galdopin Cream works in atopic dermatitis (eczema) by blocking the action of a substance called histamine. This helps to reduce itching.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Dibenzoxepin Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA|Action Class :: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

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