Turgoderm Cream
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Rs.31for 1 tube(s) (5 gm Cream each)
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Composition FOR Turgoderm
Beclometasone(0.025% w/w),Neomycin(0.5% w/w),Clotrimazole(1% w/w),Chlorocresol(0.1% w/w)food interaction for Turgoderm
alcohol interaction for Turgoderm
pregnancy interaction for Turgoderm
lactation interaction for Turgoderm
medicine interaction for Turgoderm
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
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Information regarding the use of Turgoderm Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Turgoderm Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Turgoderm
Beclometasone(0.025% w/w)
Uses
Beclometasone is used in the treatment of asthma.
How it works
Beclometasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Common side effects
Hoarseness of voice, Headache, Breathlessness, Nausea, Itching, Erythema (skin redness), Thrush, Pharyngitis, Abnormal taste, Nasopharyngeal irritation, Application site irritation, Application site burning, Rash, Urticaria, Vertigo, Blurred vision, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Allergic reaction, Paradoxical bronchospasm, Cushing syndrome, Anxiety, Hyperactivity, Nasal ulceration
Neomycin(0.5% w/w)
Uses
Neomycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How it works
Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Clotrimazole(1% w/w)
Uses
Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
How it works
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Common side effects
Blisters, Erythema (skin redness), Vaginal discharge, Genital peeling, Burning sensation of the penis (of sexual partner), Stinging sensation, Edema (swelling), Vaginal burning sensation, Skin irritation, Allergic reaction, Polyuria, Vaginal itching, Vaginal bleeding, Pain in vagina, Vaginal swelling
Chlorocresol(0.1% w/w)
Uses
Chlorocresol is used to prevent infections.
How it works
Chlorocresol has disinfectant, antiseptic and bactericidal properties. It kills bacteria, and prevents microbial growth. It is also used in various pharmaceutical products to increase shelf life.
Common side effects
Limited data available
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Expert advice FOR Turgoderm
- Beclometasone helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Beclometasone can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Beclometasone. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Beclometasone suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Frequently asked questions FOR Turgoderm
Beclometasone
Q. What is thrush? Can Beclometasone cause thrush?
Thrush is a fungal infection of the nose and throat caused by candida. Beclometasone can cause thrush as a common side effect. To avoid getting fungal infections, you should thoroughly rinse your mouth after using a nasal spray. If you experience any redness or white colored patches in your nose or mouth, inform your doctor.
Q. How does Beclometasone work?
Beclometasone is a corticosteroid, which works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.
Q. How long does Beclometasone take to start working?
The time required by Beclometasone to start showing its effects may differ from person to person. Usually, it starts showing relief within 8 hours of starting Beclometasone. It may even take several days before you see maximum benefits. In order to improve your symptoms faster, it is important to take the medicine regularly as it increases efficiency of the medicine.
Neomycin
Q. What is Neomycin? What is it used for?
Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections. It may also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. Neomycin stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve the symptoms.
Q. Is Neomycin effective?
Neomycin is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Neomycin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How to use Neomycin?
Before using Neomycin, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Neomycin gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
Clotrimazole
Q. What is Clotrimazole used for?
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
Q. Clotrimazole is effective against which fungi?
Clotrimazole is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot, and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).
Q. I have started using Clotrimazole. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?
The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.