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13.13 Circulatory preparations

Pentoxifylline is believed to increase microcirculatory blood flow although the exact mechanism of action is unknown. The use of pentoxifylline in the treatment of venous leg ulcers is an unlicensed indication. However it may be considered in patients with venous leg ulcers to improve healing. See SIGN 120 Management of chronic venous leg ulcers for further information.

Pentoxifylline m/r tablets 400mg

Dose: to improve healing of venous leg ulceration [unlicensed use ‘off-label], 400mg three times daily for up to 6 months.

13.1 Vehicles

13.2 Emollients and barrier preparations

13.3 Anti-pruritic preparations and topical local anaesthetics and topical local anaesthetics

13.4 Topical corticosteroids

13.5.1 Eczema

13.5.2 Psoriasis

13.5.3 Drugs affecting the immune response

13.6 Preparations for Acne and Rosacea

13.7 Preparations for Warts

13.8 Sunscreens

13.9 Shampoos and scalp applications

13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations

13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents

13.12 Hyperhidrosis