Pregnancy interaction

• A strong steroid that can be absorbed through the skin if applied on big areas or for a long time.
• Pregnant women shouldn't use it unless they really need to.
• Neomycin Sulfate
• When administered to the skin, aminoglycosides have very little systemic absorption, yet they could be harmful to the fetus.
• Only use if the benefits are greater than the hazards.
• Miconazole Nitrate
• Most of the time, using it on the skin is safe, but using it with steroids and antibiotics requires extra care.
• Oxide of Zinc with Borax
• Generally safe to use on the skin; however, the safety of the whole product depends on the presence of clobetasol and neomycin.
• General Advice for Pregnancy
• Only use it in modest amounts and for a short time, and only under close medical supervision.
• Don't use it on broken skin, big areas, or sensitive areas like the face or crotch.

FAQs for Medicine?
 

Q1. What is this combo cream used for?
It is used to treat mixed skin infections that include fungal infection, bacterial infection, inflammation, redness, and irritation.

Q2. Can it be used on the face?
Because clobetasol is a strong steroid, it is not a good idea to take it unless your doctor tells you to.

Q3. Is it safe to use when pregnant?
Only use if your doctor says so.

Q4. Is it okay to use it for itching?
Only if the itching is caused by an infection with bacteria or fungi that causes inflammation.

Q5. How long should I keep using it?
In most cases, 7 to 14 days. Using steroids for a long time may generate adverse effects.

Q6. Is it safe for kids?
It is not safe to use in children unless a doctor says so because clobetasol is very strong.

Q7. Does it make the skin lighter?
It may help with redness and swelling for a short time, but it is not a fairness or skin-lightening lotion.

 

Expert advice

• Use only a small amount of the cream.
• Do not use beneath occlusive dressings unless told to.
• Don't use clobetasol for a long time because it can make your skin thinner, give you stretch marks, and change the color of your skin.
• Unless your doctor tells you to, don't put it near your eyes, lips, or private parts.
• Zinc oxide protects the skin, but it doesn't lower the danger of steroid abuse. It's very important to have the right medical advice.
• If you don't feel better in 5–7 days, see a doctor.
• Don't let other people use the cream, especially kids.

Side Effects

• Burning
• Redness
• Dryness
• A little bit of irritation
• Not too much
• Peeling
• Dry or tight skin
• Stinging for a short time
• Serious (if not used correctly or for too long)
• Thinning of the skin (atrophy)
• Striae, or stretch marks
• Eruptions that look like acne
• Hair growth on the area where it was applied
• Skin getting lighter or darker
• Fungal infection flare-up (because of steroid abuse)
• An allergic response
• Neomycin can cause hearing and kidney problems (quite unlikely unless a lot is absorbed).
• If you have a bad reaction or allergy, stop using it and visit a doctor.

How It Works

• Clobetasol Propionate (Steroid)
• A strong corticosteroid that helps with swelling, redness, itching, and inflammation.
• Neomycin Sulfate (an antibiotic)
• Stops bacteria from growing or kills them by messing up protein synthesis.
• Antifungal Miconazole Nitrate
• Destroys the cell membranes of fungi, which makes it a good treatment for yeast and dermatophyte infections.
• Zinc Oxide
• It protects, calms, and heals skin, and it also has moderate antibacterial effects.
• Borax
• It has a mild antibacterial and drying effect that helps keep infections and moisture down.
• This combination heals infections caused by both fungi and bacteria, lowers inflammation, and calms skin that is inflamed.

Medicines interaction

• Even though topical treatment doesn't get absorbed very well into the body, think about the following:
• Possible Interactions
• Taking it with other topical steroids raises the chance of negative effects.
• Using it with other antibiotic creams could make your skin more irritated.
• Using anti-acne or peeling chemicals like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide may make the skin drier.
• Avoid taking with other aminoglycosides (this is unusual, but it could make the drug more harmful if it gets into the body).
• There are usually no big medication interactions that affect the whole body.

How to Use

• Make sure the area is clean and dry.
• Put a thin layer of the cream on.
• As your doctor says, use once or twice a day.
• Don't cover unless told to.
• Don't touch your eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes.
• After applying, wash your hands.
• Without talking to a doctor, don't use it for more than 1–2 weeks.
• Don't use on skin that is damaged or oozing.

Uses/Indications

• Skin infections caused by both fungi and bacteria
• Fungal infections that cause inflammation (tinea, candidiasis)
• Dermatitis with a secondary infection
• Intertrigo with infection
• Eczema or allergic dermatitis with subsequent bacterial infection
• Infected diaper rash (with caution, due to strong steroid)