Acton Prolongatum Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Infantile spasm, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myastheniagravis, lupus erythematosus disseminatus, ulcerative colitis, chronic active liver disease, hay fever & severe dermatitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Long term treatment -15-30IU (0.25-0.5ml) SC every 2 days for protracted treatment. If no effect, increase dose to 60IU (1ml) per day or every 2 days. Severe dermatological disorders: 60IU or more daily. Short term treatment: Daily doses upto 120IU (2ml) for intensive treatment (eg. multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis & ulcerative colitis). Infantile spasm: 20IU IM daily for 2 weeks. If no response, 30-40IU IM for additional 4 weeks.

CIMS Class

Trophic Hormones & Related Synthetic Drugs

ATC Classification

H01AA01 - corticotropin ; Belongs to the class of ACTH. Used in anterior pituitary lobe hormone and analogue preparations.

Regulatory Classification

H

Presentation/Packing

Form

Acton Prolongatum Inj 60IU/mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's (INR1,964.46/vial)

Acton Prolongatum

corticotropin

Manufacturer:

Ferring