Ecotrim 1%+0.1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 34.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Econazole nitrate triamcinolone acetonide |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Econazole Nitrate & Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream
Categories
- Antifungal Cream
- Topical Corticosteroid Cream
- Combined Preparations
Description
- Broad spectrum antimycotic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-pruritic
- Anti-allergic effects
- Powerful antifungal
- Antimicrobial effect
- Treats mixed infections of gram-positive and fungus
- Effective against a range of pathogens
- Antibacterial effect on gram-positive cocci and bacilli
- Synthetic steroid
- Inhibits early and late inflammatory process
- Pharmacological Properties: Low skin absorption
Dosage
- Apply sparingly no more than 2 times daily
- Preferably once in the morning and once in the evening
- Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing
- Duration of treatment not longer than 2 weeks
- Caution required for pediatric use
Interaction
- Metabolized by CYP3A4/2C9
- Interacts with oral anticoagulants
- Interacts with NSAIDs, antidiabetics, amphotericin B, beta-blockers, potassium-depleting diuretics, theophylline, ciclosporin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, barbiturate, rifampicin
Indications
- Treatment of Eczematous Mycoses
- Treatment of Psoriasis
- Treatment of Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)
- Treatment of Tinea Corporis (Ring worm)
- Treatment of Tinea Cruris (Jock itch)
- Treatment of Inflammatory Intertrigo
- Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis
- Treatment of Onychomycoses
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
- Specific skin conditions such as tuberculous, varicella, herpes simplex
- Fresh vaccination sites
- Decubitus ulcers
- Rosacea and rosacea-like dermatitis
Side effects
- Transient local mild irritation
- Itching & redness
- Adrenal suppression on long term continuous topical steroid therapy
- Systemic effects
- Skin thinning and atrophy
- Increased risk of dermatological superinfection or opportunistic infection
Pregnancy lactation
- Topical application should be avoided during pregnancy
- Negligible excretion in breast milk
- Lactation should be withheld during treatment
Precautions warnings
- External use only
- Discontinue if hypersensitivity or chemical irritation occurs
- Increased caution required for children
- Visual disturbance may be associated with systemic and topical corticosteroid use
Overdose effects
- Systemic effects if absorbed in sufficient amounts
Therapeutic class
- Antifungal
- Corticosteroid
- Combined Preparations
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place, away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children