Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
Information about Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
Clobetasol + clotrimazole uses
Clobetasol+Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.
How clobetasol + clotrimazole works
This is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Clotrimazole which treat fungal skin infections. Clobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
Common side effects of clobetasol + clotrimazole
Burning sensation, Stinging sensation, Erythema (skin redness), Irritation, Itching, Skin atrophy, Skin cracking, Hypersensitivity, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Cushing syndrome, Contact dermatitis
Available Medicine for Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
Expert advice for Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
- Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 + Clotrimazole.
- 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.
- It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.