Dermatin Cream 14 g

Dermatin Cream 14 g

Composition:

Clotrimazole 1 gm/100 gm

Description:

Antifungals for topical use - imidazole and triazole derivatives.

Indications:

For the treatment of:

All dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi (e.g. Trichophyton

All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species). 

Skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi.

Candidal nappy rash, vulvitis and balanitis.

Posology and method of administration:

There is no separate dosage schedule for the young or elderly.

The cream should be applied thinly 2-3 times daily and rubbed in gently.

A strip of cream (½ cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand. Treatment should be continued for at least one month for dermatophyte infections and at least two weeks for candidal infections. If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section

Do not use the cream to treat nail or scalp infections.

Precautions:

Dermatin Topical Cream contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis)

Pregnancy, and lactation

Pregnancy: 

Clotrimazole can be used during pregnancy, but only under the supervision of a physician or midwife.

Lactation: 

A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feeding or to discontinue/abstain from clotrimazole therapy taking into account the benefit of breast-feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.

Side Effects:

As the listed undesirable effects are based on spontaneous reports, assigning an accurate frequency of occurrence for each is not possible.

Immune system disorders: allergic reaction (syncope, hypotension, dyspnea, urticaria).

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: blisters, discomfort/pain, oedema, erythema, irritation, peeling/exfoliation, pruritus, rash, stinging/burning.

Storage:

Store at temperature not exceeding 30° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Package:

Carton box containing 14 gm aluminum tube with plastic cap and insert leaflet.