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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
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Skinalar N Cream

Prescription Required

Marketer

Aci Pharma Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Fluocinolone acetonide (0.025% w/w) + Neomycin (0.5% w/w)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Skinalar N Cream is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat skin infections. It reduces symptoms of skin inflammation, such as redness, swelling, and itching, while also killing infection-causing microorganisms.

Skinalar N Cream is for external use only and should be used as directed by your doctor. Before applying, wash and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not cover the treated area with airtight dressings like bandages unless instructed by your doctor.

While using Skinalar N Cream, you may experience temporary side effects such as burning, irritation, redness, or swelling at the application site. These usually subside over time, but if they persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Skinalar N Cream might not be safe for women, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Skinalar N Cream.

Uses of Skinalar N Cream

Treatment of Skin infections

Benefits of Skinalar N Cream

In Treatment of Skin infections

It also helps treat and control skin infections caused by bacteria such as acne, impetigo (red sores on face), infection in the hair follicle, atopic dermatitis (dry, itchy skin), etc. It provides relief from pain, swelling, redness, or itching due to infection and speeds up the healing process. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Skinalar N Cream for as long as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Skinalar N 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 Skinalar N

Burning sensation
Itching
Irritation
Dryness
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Hair follicle inflammation
Perioral dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Hypopigmentation
Acne-like rash
Stretch marks
Miliaria (sweat rash)

How to use Skinalar N 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 Skinalar N Cream works

Skinalar N Cream is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Neomycin which treat skin infections. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Skinalar N 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Skinalar N Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Skinalar N Cream?

If you miss a dose of Skinalar N 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.

Skinalar N Cream

₹6.86/gm of Cream

Flucort-N Cream

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹6.2/gm of cream

10% cheaper

Quick tips

Skinalar N Cream must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. 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.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

Skin infections hair loss cold

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir please elaborate your symptoms, history, treatment and investigations done.

Thump& skin infections near thump.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please refer to a Dermatologist

my scrotum and the skin on my thighs next to my scrotum have been red and itchy and had a somewhat scaly texture, sometimes they'd get so itchy that I would have to scratch, the past few weeks my scrotum has started to smell and produce a sweat like substance (it's like sweat except it never goes away and it leaves white stains in my underwear where my scrotum is near the fabric,

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok may be you are from from skin infections

Hello, I work in a very sweaty environment, I recently had a ringworm outbreak, I used EBERNET and it worked perfectly fine for me, On the recommendation of a few friends who suggested to use anti-fungal soap for a few days to ensure that the spores are completely eliminated from my body. Are there any effective anti-fungal soaps or shampoos that I can use to treat ringworm infection? Is there a method to determine if my scalp is affected by ringworm's? If I do happen to have this, What should be my next set of actions to treat ringworm's on scalp, before visiting a hospital/clinic? Regards, PATIENT

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to visit skin specialist for proper examinationWether you are having fungal infections or not

Does Skinalar N Cream leave traces at the application site?

Skinalar N Cream is a lightweight, non-greasy formulation that absorbs completely without leaving marks. It is easily applied and leaves no traces. If you notice any changes in skin color at the application site, consult your doctor for an appropriate evaluation.

Can I bandage the application site after applying Skinalar N Cream?

You should avoid bandaging, covering, or wrapping the skin area treated with Skinalar N Cream, unless directed by your doctor. Doing so can trap the medicine and may create a seal-like condition over the affected area.

When should I expect the results after using Skinalar N Cream?

The exact time Skinalar N Cream takes to show results is not known. However, you may expect improvement in your symptoms in a few days of regular use. If you do not observe any signs of improvement in 7 - 10 days of regular use, consult your doctor for reassessment of treatment and condition.

Can I use Skinalar N Cream over my face?

You should avoid using Skinalar N Cream over face. Like other topical corticosteroids, prolonged use of Skinalar N Cream can cause thinning of the skin and underlying tissues. This can happen even with short-term use, especially in areas where skin folds (like intertriginous or flexor areas) or on the face.

Is Skinalar N Cream safe to use in children?

Skinalar N Cream contains a corticosteroid (topical). Topical corticosteroids can sometimes cause problems with hormone balance (HPA axis suppression), Cushing's syndrome, or increased blood pressure inside the skull (intracranial hypertension) in children. Children have a larger skin surface area compared to their body weight, which can lead to higher absorption of topical corticosteroids.<br>Signs of hormone imbalance (adrenal suppression) are slowed growth, gaining weight more slowly than usual, low levels of cortisol (a stress hormone), no response to tests that check hormone levels, etc. Also, the signs of increased pressure in the skull (Intracranial Hypertension) are soft spots on the baby’s head bulging out, headaches, swelling behind the eyes (can affect vision), etc.

Who should not use Skinalar N Cream?

Individuals should not use Skinalar N Cream if they are allergic to any of its ingredients, or in and around the ear canal if there is a hole in the eardrum.

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References

Neomycin sulfate and fluocinolone acetonide [Product Information]. Ferndale, MI: erndale Laboratories, Inc.; 2023. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from: