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Softi (Ointment)

Manufactured by: Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.

Zinc Oxide + Castor oil Topical Similar medicine

Softi is indicated for

  • Burns
  • Bed sore
  • Diaper rash
  • Skin irritations
  • abrasions
  • Haemorrhoids
  • vulvo-vaginitis
  • Eczema

Precautions and warnings

For external use only. Do not get this product in your eyes. Stop using it and talk to a doctor if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after 7 days. Keep out of reach of children. If the product is swallowed, get medical help or call a poison control center immediately.

Side-effects

  • Usually well tolerated. Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reaction.

Drug Interactions

Zinc oxide reduce therapeutic efficacy of hydroxyquinoline.

Contraindications

Allergic to any ingredient in the product

Mode of actions

Zinc oxide helps calm, protect, and tighten the skin. It’s often found in creams for eczema, minor scrapes, wounds, and hemorrhoids. It can also protect the skin from the sun by reflecting UV rays, so it is used in some sunscreens.

Castor oil: Used as a laxative to relieve constipation by stimulating the bowels.

Dosage & Administration

Haemorrhoids, vulvo-vaginitis & Eczema Adult: As ointment: Use 3 times daily or as required in a thin layer to protect the skin.

Nappy rash Child: Apply thin layer topically every 8 hourly.

Change wet and soiled diapers, promptly cleans the diaper area, allow to dry and apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict two effective types of birth control starting one month before and during treatment and for three years after stopping this medicine. Discuss with your doctors if you are not sure which types of birth control are effective for you. You must need to take pregnancy tests regularly during your treatment with this medicine and for at least three years after taking this medicine. If it seems that you do become pregnant stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. If you really become pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have sex without using two forms of birth control. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. People on this medicine should not donate blood during the treatment and for three years afterward.

This medicine is also contraindicated breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication and for three years afterward.

Pack Size & Price

15gm pack/50gm pack Price : ৳35/90

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Softi (Ointment)

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