Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Metosyn
Corticosteroids (group 3, potent) Reig Jofre

Metosyn

Metosyn contains fluocinonide, which is a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. Its mechanism of action is related to vasoconstriction and suppression of membrane permeability, miototic activity, the immune response and release of inflammatory mediators

Indications

Treatment of a wide variety of local inflammatory, pruritic and allergic disorders of the skin. It is indicated for the following conditions: eczema and dermatitis, atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, discoid eczema, otitis externa, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, prurigo, psoriasis (excluding widespread chronic plaque psoriasis), lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematous. It is particularly suitable for dry, scaly lesions

Price

  • 25g cream, £3.96
  • 100g cream, £13.34
  • 25g ointment, £CS(not on Drug Tariff)
  • 100g ointment, £13.15

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