Product Details
CLOTRIMAZOLE 1% W/W + BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE 0.025% W/W CREAM
Introduction : This combination cream is commonly indicated for the treatment of fungal skin infections such as athletes foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), and yeast infections (cutaneous candidiasis). It is also effective in relieving symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with these infections.
Indication : Clotrimazole 1% + Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025 w/w Cream is also used to provide relief from symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with various skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. The combination of clotrimazole and beclomethasone dipropionate helps soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms, providing relief to the affected individuals.
Administration : The cream should be applied evenly to the affected area(s) of the skin, usually twice daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Wash and dry the affected area(s) of the skin before applying the cream.
It is important to follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Storage : Store the cream at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep it out of reach of children.
Mechanism of Action : Clotrimazole: It is an antifungal medication that works by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of fungi, thereby eliminating the infection.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate: It is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation, redness, and itching associated with skin conditions. It works by suppressing the release of inflammatory mediators and inhibiting the activity of immune cells involved in the inflammatory response.
Therapeutic : Anti Fungal
Side Effects : Skin irritation
Burning or stinging sensation at the application site
Dryness or peeling of the skin
Contraindications : na
Safety Advice / Warnings : Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
Do not use the cream for longer than prescribed or apply it to large areas of the skin without medical supervision.
Only for external use.
References : OTC Product Information: CLOTRIMAZOLE, topical liquid 1%, clotrimazole, topical liquid 1%. Pedifix, Brewster, NY, as posted to the DailyMed site 05/2014.
OTC Product Information: CLOTRIMAZOLE ANTIFUNGAL, topical cream, clotrimazole, topical cream 1%. Actavis Pharma, Inc, Parsippany, NJ, as posted to the DailyMed site 12/2017.
"Beclomethasone Dipropionate." National Center for Biotechnology Information, PubChem Database, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Beclomethasone-dipropionate.