Ebercan-M Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of fungal skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of skin infection such as redness, swelling, itching, etc., by acting against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Ebercan-M Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

This is a usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition. During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Uses of Ebercan-M Cream

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Ebercan-M Cream

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Ebercan-M Cream is used to treat and control fungal infections like ringworm and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). It gives relief from pain, redness, itching, discomfort due to infection and speeds up the healing process. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Ebercan-M Cream for as long as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Ebercan-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 Ebercan-M

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

How to use Ebercan-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 Ebercan-M Cream works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ebercan-M Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ebercan-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 Ebercan-M Cream?

If you miss a dose of Ebercan-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.

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Quick tips

Ebercan-M Cream helps treat fungal skin infections.
It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated, you should stop using Ebercan-M Cream and consult your doctor.
Don't use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 1 week of treatment.

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References

Gnaneshwar R, Kumar AS, Carol F, et al. The Efficacy and Safety of Eberconazole Nitrate 1% and Mometasone Furoate 0.1% w/w Cream in Subjects with Inflamed Cutaneous Mycoses. Rev Recent Clin Trials. 2015;10(2):161-70. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Repiso Montero T, López S, Rodríguez C. Eberconazole 1% cream is an effective and safe alternative for dermatophytosis treatment: Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, comparative trial with miconazole 2% cream. Int J Dermatol. 2019;45(5):600-4. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
MedlinePlus. Mometasone. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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