Norash: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is the function of Norash?

Norash is a skin ointment cream used for dermatitis, diabetic foot ulcers, minor burns, cuts, insect bites, chapped hands and feet, pruritus, wound protection after ileostomy, and sunburn. This medicine can also relieve itching of the anal skin due to hemorrhoids.

Norash can be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How do you use Norash?

For external use only. Avoid contact with the cream in the eyes.

Use gently on the infected area. This area should be cleaned beforehand with water. Applications must be made at least 3 times a day or as recommended by a doctor.

If Norash is applied before or after other medicinal creams, ointments, or lotions, it has the potential to eliminate other drugs. Therefore, you should try to let it sit for a few minutes before applying Norash and other skin remedies, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

If your condition worsens or doesn't improve within 7 days, or if the rash or irritation develops, stop use and consult a doctor.

Ask your doctor any questions you have about how to use this medication.

How to save Norash?

Norash is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Warning

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What should I pay attention to before using Norash?

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, when you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take drugs recommended by your doctor.
• You are taking other drugs. This includes drugs that can be purchased without a prescription, such as herbs and supplement drugs.
• You have an allergy to the active or inactive ingredients of Norash or other medications.
• You have other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
• You have another medical condition, disorder, or condition.
• You should not apply Norash to the skin prior to X-ray examinations (including mammograms) because the zinc oxide in them can affect what appears on the X-ray.

Is Norash safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the pregnancy risk category N according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA pregnancy risk categories:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

This drug can be mixed with breast milk; use with care.

Always consult your doctor before using Norash if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Norash?

This list is not a complete list of the side effects that can occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Norash can cause side effects such as an allergic reaction (rash; itching; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Drug Interactions

What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Norash?

Norash can react with other drugs that you are currently taking, which could change how your medication works or increase your risk of serious side effects. To avoid any drug reactions, you should keep a list of all the medicines you take (including prescription and non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Norash?

Norash may interact with food or alcohol by changing the way drugs work or increasing the risk of serious side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about food or alcohol that could potentially cause drug interactions.

Dose

The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Norash.

What is the dosage of Norash for adults?

Apply it to the infected area on the skin as often as needed.

What is the dosage of Norash for children?

Apply it to the infected area on the skin as often as needed.

In what form is Norash available?

Norash is available in the form of Norash Cream 20g Calamine 1.5%; Cetrimide 1.125%; Dimethicone 20%; Zinc Oxide 7.5%

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

It is very important to carry a written list of all the prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking in the event of an emergency.

What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?

If you forget a dose of Norash, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.