Neosten 1% (Cream)
20 gm tube: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clotrimazole topical |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of dermal infections caused by dermatophytes
- Treatment of dermal infections caused by yeasts
- Treatment of dermal infections caused by moulds and other fungi
- Treatment of skin diseases showing superinfections with fungi
- Treatment of interdigital mycoses (e.g. athlete's foot)
- Treatment of paronychias associated with nail mycoses
- Treatment of mycoses in skin folds
- Treatment of Candida vulvitis
- Treatment of Candida balanitis
- Treatment of Pityriasis versicolor
- Treatment of erythrasma
Description
- Broad-spectrum antifungal agent
- Treatment of dermal infections
- Active against gram-positive bacteria
- Alters permeability of fungal cell walls
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
- Damage to fungal cell membrane
- Inhibition of Staphylococci and Tricomonas
Pharmacology
- Damages permeability barrier in fungal cell membrane
- Inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis
- Inhibition of lanosterol 14-demethylase
- Depletion of intracellular calcium
- Blocking of calcium-dependent potassium channels
- Voltage-dependent calcium channels blocking
Dosage & Administration
- Thin application 2-3 times daily
- Excellent efficacy
- Small amount sufficient for palm-sized area
- Treatment duration varies based on factors
- Recommended duration for different infections
- Prevention of relapse in fungal foot infection
- Odorless and non-staining cream
- Topical solution application guidance
Interaction
- No information available
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole
Side Effects
- Well tolerated with external application
- No systemic effects from external application
- Rare local irritation or burning sensation
- Not considered harmful
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy only if necessary as per physician
Therapeutic Class
- Topical Antifungal preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children