Omniderm 1%+0.1% (Cream)

15 gm tube: ৳ 65.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Econazole nitrate triamcinolone acetonide
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Eczematous Mycoses
Psoriasis
Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)
Tinea Corporis (Ring worm)
Tinea Cruris (Jock itch)
Inflammatory Intertrigo
Diaper Dermatitis
Onychomycoses

Composition

Econazole Nitrate & Triamcinolone Acetonide

Antimycotic Type

Broad Spectrum

Effects

Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-pruritic
Anti-allergic

Action

Antimicrobial effect
Subdues comprehensive inflammations
Effective against gram-positive and fungus
Antibacterial effect
Inhibits early and later manifestations of the inflammatory process

Pathogens Covered

Dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum)
Yeast (Candida, Cryptococcus neoformans, Torulopsis, Rhodotorula)
Moulds (Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Aspergillus flavus)
Others (Malassezia furfur, Nocardia minutissima)

Dosage & Administration

Adults: Apply sparingly to the skin lesion no more than 2 times daily
Preferably once in the morning and once in the evening
Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing or to large areas of skin on the body
Duration of treatment should continue until inflammatory symptoms subside but not longer than 2 weeks

Pediatric Use Caution

Greater susceptibility to topical corticosteroid-induced HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome

Interaction

Econazole: Metabolized by CYP3A4/2C9
Triamcinolone: Lowering of plasma salicylates levels, Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
Specific skin conditions such as tuberculous, varicella, herpes simplex or other viral infections of the skin

Side Effects

Transient local mild irritation
Itching & redness
Rarely adrenal suppression on long term continuous topical steroid therapy

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Topical steroids in large amounts or for prolonged periods should not be used
Lactation: Prescription to lactating mother should be withheld

Precautions & Warnings

External use only: 1
Discontinue if hypersensitivity or chemical irritation occurs: 1
Increased risk of skin thinning, atrophy, striae, telangiectasis and purpura: 1
May lead to increased risk of dermatological superinfection or opportunistic infection: 1
Visual disturbance may be associated with systemic and topical corticosteroid use: 1

Overdose Effects

Corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects if accidentally ingested