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Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate
Information about Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate
Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate Uses
Beclometasone+Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)+Gentamicin+Tolnaftate is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate works
Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate is a combination of four medicines: Beclometasone , Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) , Gentamicin and Tolnaftate which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of both bacteria and fungi. Gentamicin is also an antibiotic which specifically kills bacteria by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Tolnaftate is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
Common side effects of Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate
No common side effects seen
Expert advice for Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Beclometasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by an infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.