Butesone-M Cream is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms that cause infection. It also blocks the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.

Butesone-M Cream is for external use only. It should be applied as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Applying it at the same time every day will help you remember to use it. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the medicine. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop using this medicine too early, the infection may continue to grow and may return or worsen.

Some common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions burning, irritation, itching, and redness. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid direct contact with eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Before using this medicine inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

Uses of Butesone-M Cream

Treatment of Skin infections

Benefits of Butesone-M Cream

In Treatment of Skin infections

Butesone-M Cream is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as fungi. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.
You should use Butesone-M Cream for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Butesone-M Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Butesone-M

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Butesone-M Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Butesone-M Cream works

Butesone-M Cream is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasone and Miconazole which treat skin infections. Clobetasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Butesone-M Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Butesone-M Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Butesone-M Cream?

If you miss a dose of Butesone-M Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Butesone-M Cream

₹4.09/gm of Cream

Eumosone-M Cream

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹8.8/cream

115% costlier

Lozee M Cream

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₹8.07/cream

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Butesone-M Cream for the treatment of skin infections due to fungus.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying.
Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin twice a day.
Fungal infections often occur in warm, moist areas of the body. After washing or showering, make sure that all areas of your skin are dried well, particularly areas such as skin folds and between your toes.
Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.
It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
You have been prescribed Butesone-M Cream for the treatment of skin infections due to fungus.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying.
Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin twice a day.
Fungal infections often occur in warm, moist areas of the body. After washing or showering, make sure that all areas of your skin are dried well, particularly areas such as skin folds and between your toes.
Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.
It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.

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Patient concerns

My son has dry skin on cheeks since few days, looking white. What should we do

Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dermatology

Use pears or dove soap for washing face. Apply eumosone M cream 2 times a day.

Hi Sir/Madam, I am having that spots on my body, it will be itching and some times only it will be visible and few days it automatically disappears. could you please check photos that I have attached and suggest me any soap or tablets to recover this.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

use conzole -m cream- twice daily for 3wks

User feedback

What are you using Butesone-M Cream for?

Others

50%

Skin infectio*

50%

*Skin infections

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Butesone-M Cream?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Butesone-M Cream?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Butesone-M Cream on price

Not Expensive

100%

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References

Clobetasone butyrate and miconazole nitrate skin cream [Prescribtion Label]. Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2019. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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