FACULTY OF PHARMACY

UPH 654
KNOW YOUR MEDICINE

CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT (20%)

NAME SYAHIRAH BINTI AZHAR

CLASS PH2402F2

STUDENT ID 2020611822

EMAIL azharsyahirah6@gmail.com

 MADAM NUR SABIHA MD

LECTURER’S NAME HUSSIN
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT

Name of the subject Mr SJ

Age 23 years old
Weight 70 kg
Height 175 cm
BMI 22.9
Past and current medication list Past medication list
 Loratadine 5mg
 Betamethasone Valerate USP 0.1%
ointment

Current medication list

 Cetirizine 10mg
 Beprosalic ointment
Social history I. Marital status: Single
II. Race and Religion: Malay and Islam
III. No children
IV. Student
Past and current medical condition Past medical condition
 He had quite severe eczema which
cause itchiness and redness on his
hand and leg.

Current medical condition

 His condition becomes gradually
recovered after taking medication.
However, if there is something that
trigger the symptoms such as
extreme cold and hot weather, the
condition becomes worst.
MEDICATION INFORMATION

1. Generic name of medicine Betamethasone + Salicylic

2. Brand name of medicine Beprosalic Ointment
3. Specific indication of the Relief of inflammatory manifestations of
medicine hyperkeratotic and dry corticosteroid
responsive dermatoses which include
psoriasis, chronic atopic dermatitis,
neurodermatitis (intense itching) and
seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches, red skin
and stubborn dandruff).
4. Strength of the medicine Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%, Salicylic
Acid 3%
5. Dose of the medicine N/A
6. Instruction on how to take 1. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply
medicine the ointment and rub gently onto the
skin.
2. Apply 2 times daily, morning and
evening. Use as directed by pharmacist
and doctor.
7. Formulation of the medicine  Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
 Salicylic Acid 3%
 White soft paraffin
 Liquid paraffin
8. Route of administration Topical route
9. Registration number MAL 19871164AZ
10. Medicine storage I. Store below 30OC
II. Close tightly and properly after use.
III. Protect from light.
IV. Keep out of reach of children.
11. Contraindications  Viral skin infection
 Tuberculosis
 Acne rosasea
12. Adverse reactions
13. Use in pregnancy and lactation
14. Shape of medicine
15. Colour of medicine
16. Photo of the medicine
 Burning  Dryness
 Itching
 Irritation
 Folliculitis
 If you are pregnant or breastfeeding,
seek advice from doctor or pharmacist
before using this drug.
 It should be used if the potential of
benefits greater than the potential of
risks to a fetus or breastfeeding baby.
(Special precaution in pregnancy and lactation)
Semi solid dosage form packed in aluminium
tube (15g)
Smooth, off-white ointment
 REFERENCES

Monthly Index of Medical Specialities Malaysia. (2020). Beprosalic: Generic name,

Indications, Side Effects, Precaution, Contraindication. Retrieved from
https://www.mims.com/malaysia/drug/info/beprosalic

National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency. (2018). Beprosalic: Instruction, Registration

number. Retrieved from https://www.npra.gov.my/index.php/en/consumer-medication-
information-leaflets-rimup/item/beprosalic-ointment.html

Medicines Organization UK. (2021). Diprosalic ointment: Colour of medicine, Formulation.

Retrieved from https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1450/pil#gref

Mayoclinic Organization. (2020). Atopic Dermatitis: Definition, Symptoms. Retrieved from

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atopic-dermatitis-eczema/symptoms-
causes/

National Eczema Association. (2002). Neurodermatitis: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment.

Retrieved from https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/neurodermatitis/

Mayoclinic Organization. (2020). Seborrhoic Dermatitis: Definition, Symptoms. Retrieved from

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-dermatitis/symptoms-
causes/