EXOREX® Lotion : Patient Information (International)
PSORIASIS ?
Now treatment is easier...
... with the EXOREX® Method !
Please note that this english-language patient information has been taken from the patient information leaflet (PIL) for Austria and Luxembourg, which may not be officially applicable to your country.
Exorex® Lotion:
Prepared Coal Tar, 10 mg/g (1% w/w)
Topical emulsion for the treatment of psoriasis of the skin and scalp
Directions for use:
For adults and children over 12 years of age:
Make sure that all areas of the affected skin are clean. Apply a thin layer of Exorex® Lotion two to three times per day to these areas. Massage gently and leave to dry.
For use in children under 12 year of age and the elderly:
Exorex® Lotion can be diluted by mixing with a few drops of freshly boiled water.
Make sure to keep the bottle closed after use and stored out of reach of children!
In the morning:
Clean the affected area. Sparingly apply a thin layer of Exorex® Lotion. After Exorex® Lotion has dried (2-3 minutes), apply a thin layer of Exo®-Cream. Directions for use on the scalp: apply Exo®-Conditioner after washing the hair and rub gently when hair is still wet and leave to dry.
In the afternoon:
Sparingly apply a thin layer of Exorex® Lotion onto the affected area, including the scalp. After Exorex® Lotion has dried (2-3 minutes), apply at thin layer of Exo®-Cream. Treatment of the scalp: after Exorex® Lotion has dried, gently rub in Exo®-Conditioner and leave to dry.
In the evening:
Repeat the treatment of the afternoon.
Along with the recommendations given in the brochure to adapt to an appropriate life-style, this treatment regimen is the optimal Exorex® therapy for psoriasis sufferers.
Any deviations from this scheme may lead to a longer duration of treatment.
Exorex® Lotion - how does it work ?
Coal tar is mildly antiseptic and relieves itching. It also acts as a 'keratolytic', which works to break down a protein which forms part of the skin structure called keratin. Skin thickening occurs due to the deposition of keratin. Coal tar helps to reduce the excessive hardening, thickening and scaling of the skin.
What is Exorex® Lotion used for?
Psoriasis of the skin and scalp
Warning!
Avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps. If exposure to sunlight cannot be avoided, use protective measures such as sun-creams or protective clothing.
This medicine will stain skin, hair and fabric.
Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, genital and rectal areas.
This preparation is for external use only.
Use Exorex® Lotion with caution:
Avoid contact with eyelids and all other mucosal surfaces
Avoid direct contact with the eyes
Exorex® Lotion is not to be used in:
Acute psoriasis (is sudden, severe outburst of Psoriasis).
Exorex® Lotion should not be used if
you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients (see below). Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Exorex® Lotion and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, provided the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
No Exorex® Lotion safety information available in pregnancy.
Seek medical advice.
No safety information is available in breastfeeding.
Discuss with your doctor.
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this type of medicine (coal tar). Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that particular, or any, side effect.
Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity)
Staining of skin and clothes
Skin irritation
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the patient information provided with the medicine, or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can Exorex® Lotion affect other medicines?
No known interactions, when applied to unbroken skin.
Composition:
Active substance:
Prepared Coal Tar, 10 mg/g (1% w/w)
