Clobetasol + Chlorocresol
Information about Clobetasol + Chlorocresol
Clobetasol + chlorocresol uses
Clobetasol+Chlorocresol is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How clobetasol + chlorocresol works
This is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Chlorocresol. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Chlorocresol is a preservative.
Common side effects of clobetasol + chlorocresol
Burning sensation, Stinging sensation, Itching, Skin atrophy, Skin fissures, Hypersensitivity, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Allergic contact dermatitis, Hypopigmentation, Secondary infections, Stretch marks, Miliaria (sweat rash)
Available Medicine for Clobetasol + Chlorocresol
Expert advice for Clobetasol + Chlorocresol
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clobetasol + Chlorocresol.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by an infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.