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What you need to know before you use Advantan Ointment

Do not use Advantan
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance methylprednisolone aceponate
(MPA) or to any of the other ingredients of Advantan (see also section 6. Contents of the
pack and other information)
• if pre-existing eczema or rash has become infected
• on skin areas affected by a skin inflammation that is red/rosy in colour (rosacea), ulcers,
inflamed diseases of the sebaceous glands (acne vulgaris) or skin folds, groin or under
the arm pits (intertrigo acne), or skin diseases accompanied by a thinning of the skin
(atrophic skin diseases)
• on skin that is weeping
• on skin areas that show a vaccination reaction i.e. that are red or inflamed after being
given a vaccine
• on specific skin inflammation in the area of the upper lip and chin (perioral dermatitis)
• on bacterial, viral or fungal skin infections (unless treated accordingly with a special
medicine)
• on children under 4 months.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using Advantan
If your doctor diagnoses that your skin disease is accompanied by bacterial or fungal
infections, additional specific therapy is required. Talk to your doctor if the infection spreads
or gets worse.
Anti-inflammatory medicines (corticosteroids) like the active substance methylprednisolone
aceponate in Advantan show strong effects on the body. It is not recommended to use
Advantan on large areas of the body or for prolonged periods of time as this will significantly
increase the risk of side effects.
To reduce the risk of side effects:
• use as little as possible, especially in children
• use only for as long as is absolutely necessary to relieve the skin condition
• you should not get Advantan into your eyes or mouth, open wound or on mucosal surfaces
(e.g. the anal and genital area)
• you should not use Advantan on large body surfaces (more than 40 % of your body
surface)
• you should not use Advantan under air- and watertight materials including bandages,
poorly breathable dressings, clothing or nappies
If you use Advantan for other diseases than prescribed, you may cover the symptoms and
hinder the right diagnosis and therapy.
Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
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. Therefore, these may no longer
be effective as contraception or as protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as
HIV infection. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, if you require more information.
Children
Use as little as possible, especially in children. You should not use Advantan under nappies.
Advantan may be used in children between 4 months and 3 years of age if it has been
prescribed for them by their doctor.
Other medicines and Advantan
Interactions of Advantan with other medicines are not known so far.
However, tell your doctor if you are using, have recently used or might use any other
medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a
baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
As a general rule, topical preparations containing corticosteroids should not be applied
during the first three months of pregnancy. Large-area, prolonged use or use of air- and
water-proof dressings should be avoided in pregnancy.
If your doctor recommends the use of Advantan while breast-feeding, do not apply the
medicine on the breasts. Do not bring your baby into contact with the treated areas.
Large-area, prolonged use or use of air- and water-proof dressings should be avoided while
breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Using Advantan does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Advantan Cream contains butyl hydroxytoluene (E321) and cetylstearyl alcohol
Advantan Cream contains butyl hydroxytoluene (E321), which may cause local skin
reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes, and
cetylstearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Advantan cream contains benzyl alcohol
This medicine contains 1.0 g benzyl alcohol in each 100 g. Benzyl alcohol may cause
allergic reactions and/or mild local irritation

How to store Advantan

Keep these medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Advantan Cream & Ointment
Store below 25°C.
Advantan Fatty Ointment
Store below 30°C.
Do not use these medicines after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton after
EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.