Overview

Dermican Skin Cream is used for Folliculitis, Candidiasis, Minor bacterial skin infections, Furunculosis, Paronychia, Tinea versicolor, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Ringworm and other conditions. Dermican Skin Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dermican Skin Cream contains Beclomethasone Topical, Clotrimazole Topical, Gentamicin Topical and Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline Topical as active ingredients.
Dermican Skin Cream works by binding to 30 S ribosomal subunit; providing the ability to prevent the synthesis of the proteins; inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria; inhibiting the growth of fungi; providing relief from inflammatory skin diseases; showing antifungal properties;
Detailed information related to Dermican Skin Cream's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Dermican Skin Cream is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
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Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Dermican Skin Cream. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Dermican Skin Cream, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • avoid sources of infection or reinfection
  • avoid wearing plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers on a child being treated in the diaper area
  • do not bandage, cover or wrap the treated skin area
  • do not swallow
  • do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
  • wash your hands before and after applying Dermican Skin Cream. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
  • do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Dermican Skin Cream. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
  • applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
  • avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.

Interactions with Dermican Skin Cream

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Dermican Skin Cream may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Dermican Skin Cream may interact with the following drugs and products:

When not to use Dermican Skin Cream

Hypersensitivity to Dermican Skin Cream is a contraindication. In addition, Dermican Skin Cream should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Composition and Active Ingredients

Dermican Skin Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Dermican Skin Cream is available in the following packages and strengths
Dermican Skin Cream - Packages: 10 gm
Dermican Skin Cream - Strengths: 10Gm

Frequently asked Questions

  • Is Dermican Skin Cream safe to use when pregnant?
    • Gentamicin Topical: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
    • Clotrimazole Topical: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
    • Beclomethasone Topical: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
    • Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline Topical: No
  • Is Dermican Skin Cream safe while breastfeeding?
    • Gentamicin Topical: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
    • Clotrimazole Topical: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
    • Beclomethasone Topical: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
    • Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline Topical: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Can Dermican Skin Cream be used for folliculitis and candidiasis?
    Yes, folliculitis and candidiasis are among the most common reported uses for Dermican Skin Cream. Please do not use Dermican Skin Cream for folliculitis and candidiasis without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Dermican Skin Cream.
  • Should I use Dermican Skin Cream empty stomach, before food or after food?
    TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Dermican Skin Cream anytime. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Dermican Skin Cream.
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
    If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Dermican Skin Cream medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Dermican Skin Cream. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  • Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
    Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  • Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
    Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Dermican Skin Cream

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Dermican Skin Cream

  • Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Dermican Skin Cream, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
  • Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
  • Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Dermican Skin Cream

  • Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
  • Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Dermican Skin Cream.

Expired Dermican Skin Cream

  • Taking a single dose of expired Dermican Skin Cream is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 9/27/2020.
This page provides information for Dermican Skin Cream Product in English.
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