Advantan cream is a topical medication used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (endogenous eczema, neurodermatitis), eczema in children, contact eczema, or degenerative, dyshidrotic. It contains the active ingredient methylprednisolone aceponate, which is a type of corticosteroid. Here are some details about Advantan cream:
Positive aspects:
- As a low-fat formulation with a high water content, Advantan Cream is particularly suitable for acute and subacute weeping stages of eczema, for very greasy skin areas, and for the scalp.
- It is effective in reducing inflammation and itching associated with eczema.
Negative aspects:
- If Advantan is applied to the anal or genital areas, some of its ingredients may cause damage to latex products such as condoms or diaphragms.
- The safety of Advantan Cream in infants below the age of 4 months has not been established.
Ingredients:
- The active ingredient in Advantan cream is methylprednisolone aceponate, which is a type of corticosteroid.
- Other ingredients include glycerol, hexylene glycol, purified water, soft white paraffin, and white beeswax.
