Topicazole Plus 2%+1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Miconazole nitrate hydrocortisone |
Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Topical treatment of inflamed dermatoses
- Treatment of moist or dry eczema
- Treatment of atopic eczema
- Treatment of contact allergic eczema
- Treatment of seborrheic eczema
- Treatment of interiginous eczema
- Treatment of perianal and genital dermatitis
- Effective against dermatophytes and pathogenic yeasts
- Effective against many Gram-positive bacteria
Pharmacology
- Miconazole is a substituted imidazole
- Effective against superficial candidiasis and skin infections
- Active against Aspergillus spp. and Cryptococcus neoformans
- Hydrocortisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid
- Has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antimycotic, and vasoconstrictive activity
Dosage & Administration
- Apply as a thin film two or four times daily for 1 to 2 weeks
- Rub well until fully vanished on the skin
- Treatment should be continued at least one week after the disappearance of all signs and symptoms
Interaction
- Amphotericin antagonizes the activity of Miconazole
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals hypersensitive to it or any of its components
- Not recommended for pregnant or lactating mothers without physician's advice
Side Effects
- Rare local sensitivity may occur
- Long-term use may decrease the production of natural hormones by the adrenal gland
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Topical steroids should not be extensively used in pregnancy
- Administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals at high doses can cause abnormalities of fetal development
Precautions & Warnings
- To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician
- Keep out of reach of children
- Use in children and elderly people should be done with care or consultation with a physician for long-term use
Therapeutic Class
- Hydrocortisone & Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture