Closon 0.05%+1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone clotrimazole |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Topical treatment of inflammatory dermal infections
- Treatment of Tinea pedis
- Treatment of Tinea cruris
- Treatment of Tinea corporis
Pharmacology
- Clotrimazole as broad-spectrum antifungal agent
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
- Betamethasone dipropionate as corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Apply twice a day
- Duration of 2 weeks for tinea cruris and tinea corporis
- Duration of 4 weeks for tinea pedis
- Not recommended for use longer than four weeks
- Not established for use in children below 12 years
Interaction
- No information available for drug interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients sensitive to any components
- Contraindicated in facial rosacea
- Contraindicated in acne vulgaris
- Contraindicated in perioral dermatits
- Contraindicated in perianal and genital pruritus
- Contraindicated in napkin eruptions
- Contraindicated in bacterial or viral infections
- Risk of systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials
- Paresthesia in 1.9% of patients
- Rash, edema, and secondary infection in less than 1% of patients
- Burning and dry skin in 1.6% of patients
- Stinging in less than 1% of patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in pregnancy
- Potential risk to the fetus
- Caution in treating nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Acute overdose unlikely
- Should not be used for longer than prescribed
Therapeutic Class
- Betamethasone & Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children