Bioderm Ointment

• If you are allergic to neomycin, clotrimazole, beclomethasone or any other ingredient of Bioderm Ointment.
• If you have for nail and scalp infection which is not treated.

• Burning
• Irritation
• Itching
• Redness
• Dryness

Other General Warnings

• You experience any allergic reactions of the skin after applying Bioderm Ointment.
• You experience other infections after applying this cream.
• It would be best if you do not use this cream on any condition other than prescribed by your doctor.
• In case you experience any skin reactions after applying this cream, inform your doctor immediately.
• You should not apply this cream for prolonged duration on a larger skin area or more than the prescribed duration.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
• Bioderm Ointment should not be used for children below 12 years.

• Use Bioderm Ointment as directed by your doctor for external use only.
• Apply it on the skin surface free from cuts & wounds.
• Wash your hands before & after using this medicine unless you are using this medicine to treat hands.
• Apply it in thin film covering the infected area and let it get absorbed.
• Avoid touching the tip of the container directly to the infected area of skin.

• Store this medicine below 30°C in a dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of medicine, apply it as soon as you remember. If its time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Does It Work?

• Beclomethasone is a steroid which acts by blocking the synthesis of natural substance, i.e. prostaglandins which is responsible for itching, swelling and redness.
• Clotrimazole works by inhibiting the formation of a fungal cell wall component which leads to altered permeability and growth of fungus causing infection.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic agent which is widely used for treating various bacterial infection of the skin. It works by inhibiting growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.
• Collectively all these medicines work more effectively by reducing the infection and inflammation of the skin.

Interactions with other medicines

• Bioderm Ointment is meant for local application on 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 already on another topical medicine.
• There is limited information available on the interaction of Bioderm Ointment with other medicines. However, as Bioderm Ointment contains three different components, any interaction seen with these three components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
• Bioderm Ointment can damage the surface of physical contraceptives thus an alternative contraceptive measure should be considered during the treatment and after 5 days of the treatment.