Section : Pharmaceutical Companies and their Medication used in Dermatology

Spirig Pharma ®

  • Acnefuge ® (Benzoyl Peroxide): used in treatment of acne vulgaris
  • Alfacortone ® (Hydrocortisone, clioquinol): a mild antiseptic/steroid cream
  • Balmandol ®: used in the treatment of dry/irritated skin (atopic dermatitis…)
  • Betacortone ® line: moderate to strong steroid cream
  • Cetirin ® (cetirizine): used in urticaria and pruritus (itch)
  • Daylong ®: sunprotection
  • Excipial ® line: a moisturizing cream
  • Excipial U ® line (urea): a moisturizing cream, treatment of dry skin
  • Imacort ® line: used in the treatment of fungal infections
  • Neocapil ® (minoxidil): used in the treatment of hair loss (androgenetic (androgenic) alopecia) (male patter hair loss)
  • Premandol ®: used in the treatment of dry skin (atopic dermatitis…)
  • Procoutol ® (triclosan): a wash used as a skin cleanser
  • Tretinac ® (Isotretinoin): used in the treatment of acne vulgaris
  • Valacyclovir Spirig ®: used in the treatment and prevention of herpes infections

Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not mentioned. All the content may therefore be viewed as an opinion.

The brands indicated are property of the pharmaceutical companies and are trademarked.

The products included are specifically for dermatology (eg oral antibiotics are not included).

The steroid (corticosteroid) grading is from mild…moderate….strong to very strong.

Please contact us to complete/correct the list.


Category : Spirig - Modifie le 03.7.2010