It is a combination medication. It is used to treat various skin infections.
Clobetasol, a steroid, reduces skin inflammation by blocking chemical messengers that cause redness, swelling, and itching. Gentamicin, an antibiotic, kills bacteria responsible for skin infections. Clotrimazole, Tolnaftate, and Clioquinol are antifungal agents that inhibit fungal growth. Clioquinol also acts as an antibiotic.
Consult to your doctor before taking this drug.
No known interactions with alcohol.
Consult your doctor, as it may be unsafe during pregnancy due to potential harm to the developing baby.
Likely safe, based on limited human data.
No known interactions affecting driving.
No known interactions affecting kidney function.
No known interactions affecting liver function.
Decaderm Cream is a combination of five medicines: Clobetasol, Gentamicin, Clotrimazole, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) and Tolnaftate. Clobetasol is a steroid. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria that cause skin infections. Clotrimazole and Tolnaftate are antifungal medications which specifically stop the growth of fungi on skin. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi. This treats your skin infection effectively.
No, do not stop taking Decaderm and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
No, do not overuse $ame for long periods or on large areas of skin. It can result in over-absorption of the medicine into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Follow the directions given by the doctor. Apply the medication thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Decaderm is usually applied two or three times a day. Wash your hands after using Decaderm, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.
$ame should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised period of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated. This will increase the absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given it to other people, even if their condition appears to be the same.
Prescription Required
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