Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol

When should one not use Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol

• If you are allergic to clobetasol, gentamicin, miconazole, clotrimazole, chlorocresol or any of the ingredients in Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol.
• If you are using this medicine to treat infections in your genital areas, face, acne, around the mouth, scalp or nail and skin perforations.
• If you have any untreated skin infections or skin thinning problems.
• If you have chickenpox, shingles, warts or any other wounds and skin infections.
• If you are using this medicine in children below 1 year of age.

Common side effects of this drug are:

Other General Warnings

• You experience any allergic reactions of the skin after applying Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol.
• You experience other infections after applying this medicine.
• You should not apply this medicine for a prolonged duration on a larger skin area or more than the prescribed duration.

How Does It Work?

• Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol contains a combination of clobetasol, gentamicin, miconazole, clotrimazole and chlorocresol as active substances.
• Clobetasol is a steroid that acts by blocking the production of a natural substance called prostaglandin, which is responsible for itching, swelling and redness.
• Gentamicin is an antibiotic agent which is widely used for treating various bacterial infections of the skin. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of infection-causing bacteria.
• Miconazole and clotrimazole are antifungal medicines that work by preventing the formation of a fungal cell wall component. This leads to the formation of a defective cell wall which ultimately kills the infection-causing fungus.
• Chlorocresol is a disinfectant and antiseptic.

Interactions with other medicines

• Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol is meant for external application on the skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally.
• However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are applying any other medicines to the skin.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking antifungal medicines like itraconazole, ritonavir which is used in HIV infections, antibiotics such as erythromycin, blood-thinning agents like warfarin and verapamil used in heart problems.
• Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol may damage latex contraceptives like condoms or diaphragms and may reduce their effectiveness. Alternative birth control measures should be used for at least five days after using this medicine.

Overdose

• Upon accidental ingestion of Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you think you have applied extra quantities of this medicine, wipe out the excess with a clean tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed applying Clotrimazole+Miconazole+Clobetasol Propionate+Gentamicin+Chlorocresol, apply it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next application, then skip the missed application and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not overapply to compensate for the missed application.