Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate

When should one not use Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate.
• If you have acne or an infection on your face, around your mouth or private parts.
• If you have chickenpox, shingles, warts or any other wounds and skin infections.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Burning sensation, irritation, redness, itching, peeling or dryness at the area where this medicine is applied.
• Thinning of the skin.

Other General Warnings

• You have had any allergic reaction to any steroids
• You develop infection or superinfection after using Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate
• You are applying this medicine on a cut or broken skin, acne, or on a larger skin area.
• You should avoid getting any Cream into your eyes, nose, mouth, open wounds, armpits, private parts. In case of such an exposure, you should wash the affected part thoroughly with water.
• You experience an allergic reaction after using Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate
• You are also applying other topical medicines (Cream, ointment, lotion, etc).
• You do not notice any improvement in your condition after applying this medicine for a week.
• Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate must not be used for a longer duration without proper medical guidance.

How Does It Work?

• Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate works by the combined action of its components.
• Clobetasol Propionate is a steroid, which works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body (prostaglandins) which cause itching, swelling and redness.
• Ketoconazole works by interfering with the cell membranes of fungi, thus stopping their growth and eventually causing its death.
• Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline (also called Clioquinol) reduces skin infections caused by bacteria. It inhibits certain enzymes involved in DNA synthesis of bacteria resulting in the death of bacteria. It is also effective against some fungal skin infections.
• Tolnaftate works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause skin infections.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic and it works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.

Interactions with other medicines

• Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate is applied externally on the skin, thus it is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied Cream, lotion and gel. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical gel or Cream.
• Clobetasol Propionate+Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline+Ketoconazole+Neomycin+Tolnaftate should be used with caution along with ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections), as it may increase the risk of having side effects.

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