Lotriderm 1 % Cream 30 Gm

A valid prescription needed upon order collection Betamethasone di-propionate 0.05%/clotrimazole 1% Cream What Betamethasone di-propionate/ clotrimazole is used for: This product consists of two active ingredients; betamethasone di-propionate and clotrimazole. Betamethasone di-propionate belongs to a class of medicines known as” topical corticosteroids” that acts by reducing inflammation, itchiness and redness of the skin. Clotrimazole belongs to a class of medicines known as” topical antifungals” and is used to treat fungal skin infections. This medicine is used for the short-term therapy of some skin fungal infections associated with skin itchiness and redness. Do not use Betamethasone di-propionate/ clotrimazole: If you have an allergy to Betamethasone di-propionate, clotrimazole or any of the ingredients present in this product. If the package is ripped or has signs of tampering. If the expiry date mentioned on the medication box has passed. If you experience an allergic reaction or skin irritation upon use of this cream. If you may be suffering from other skin problems (e.g. acne, nappy rash, skin inflammation around the mouth, other skin infections or rosacea which is a skin problem that affects the face). The use of this medicine for other skin disorders may worsen your problem. Warnings & Precautions: Stop the medication right away and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop any allergic or skin reactions to any of the ingredients present in this cream such as skin itchiness, skin redness, shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure and dizziness. This medicine is designed for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product. Avoid contact of the cream with your lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck and angles of the nose in order to avoid irritation. In case of accidental contact, make sure to rinse the area very well with warm water and then pat dry. Make sure to tell your doctor if you have psoriasis before using this medicine. Your doctor may recommend regular follow-ups to assess your psoriasis. Contact your doctor if you have psoriasis and your skin is getting worse or you are getting raised bumps filled with pus below the skin. Talk to your doctor immediately if you, or your child develop any vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). Side effects that may occur with the use of oral or inhaled corticosteroids may also happen with topical corticosteroids. These side effects are more likely to happen in infants and children. Possible Side Effects: Possible side effects include allergic reactions, stinging or burning, rash, swelling and other skin infections. Other reported side effects when this cream is used with other medicines containing clotrimazole or betamethasone di-propionate. Include skin redness, stinging and burning, peeling, itching, blistering, thinning of the skin and red marks, swelling, rash, blurred vision, skin dryness, excessive hair growth, allergic skin reactions, inflammation of the hair follicles, skin darkening, other skin infections and skin inflammation around the mouth. Other medicines and Betamethasone di-propionate/ clotrimazole: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including topical products. How to use Betamethasone di-propionate/ clotrimazole: Adults and children over the age of 12 years Apply a thin layer of cream and gently massage it into the affected area and the surrounding skin areas Twice a day (morning and evening). Children under 12 years of age Use of this medicine in children under 12 years of age is not recommended unless advised by the doctor. Using an incorrect amount of this medicine or using it for a prolonged period of time may cause changes to your child’s hormones, which may rarely cause rounding of the face or a moon face, delayed development and growth, pressure build up in the brain area which can lead to bulging of the fontanelle (the soft spot in the top of the skull) in infants, constant headache and vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). In case this cream is used in children, make sure that it is not used for more than 5 days. How To Use: Wash your hands before and after using the cream. Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream in order to avoid leakage of the medicine. Make sure to follow the directions mentioned on this leaflet unless recommended differently by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure. This medicine is usually used for two to four weeks, depending on your type of infection. Your doctor will tell you the specific duration of using this medicine. You will start seeing skin improvement (decreased itchiness and redness) in the first few days of starting the use of this cream. Talk to your doctor if your skin infection is not improving after a few days of using this product. Make sure to keep the cream away from your eyes. Make sure not to apply the cream below a dressing (e.g. bandage or plaster) in order to prevent excessive absorption of the medicine and subsequent undesirable side effects. Do not apply a large amount of this cream on large body areas for a long period of time (e.g. on a daily basis for many weeks or months). Do not use this cream on your face for more than 5 days, on large areas of the skin or in skin folds (e.g. the back of the knee). How to store Betamethasone di-propionate/ clotrimazole: Keep out of the reach of children and pets Store in a dry place below 25°C Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the cream Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste Ask your pharmacist how to dispose medicines you no longer use Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light