Dosage of Dermacol Cream This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Take as directed by your pharmacist or physician. The typical application is a thin layer applied to the affected area two to three times daily.

Proper Administration

• Administration: Wash and dry your hands before and after use. Apply a small amount to the affected area only.
• Rubbing In: Gently massage the cream into the skin until it disappears.
• Duration: Use for the full duration prescribed, even if the skin looks better. However, treatment should generally not exceed two weeks without medical review due to the potency of the steroid.
• Discontinuation: Stop using the cream once the infection clears or as advised by your doctor.

How to Store and Dispose of Dermacol Cream

• Storage: Store at room temperature (below 25°C). Keep the tube tightly closed and out of reach of children.
• Disposal: Do not discard in household waste. Return expired or unused tubes to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.

Quick Tips for Dermacol Cream

• Avoid "Bandaging": Do NOT cover the treated area with airtight dressings or bandages unless specifically told to by a doctor, as this significantly increases the risk of steroid side effects.
• Face Caution: Use with extreme care on the face; prolonged use can cause skin thinning or acne-like breakouts.
• Staining: Note that clioquinol can occasionally stain clothing or skin yellow; use caution with light-colored fabrics.
• Clean Skin: Ensure the area is clean and dry before application to maximize the effectiveness of the antifungal components.

Safety and Precautions

Contraindications of Dermacol Cream

• Viral Infections: Do NOT use on viral skin lesions (e.g., chickenpox, shingles, or cold sores).
• Tuberculosis/Syphilis: Not for use on skin lesions caused by tuberculosis or syphilis.
• Specific Acne: Do NOT use for rosacea or perioral dermatitis.
• Known Allergies: Avoid if you are allergic to any of the four active ingredients or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Side Effects of Dermacol Cream

• Common Local Effects: Burning, stinging, or itching at the site of application.
• Steroid-Related Effects: Skin thinning (atrophy), stretch marks (striae), or changes in skin color if used for too long.
• Action: If you notice severe irritation or signs of an allergic reaction (swelling, hives), wash the cream off and seek medical help.

Precautions and Warnings

• Antibiotic Resistance: Using the cream for longer than prescribed can lead to the growth of resistant bacteria.
• Systemic Absorption: If used over large areas of the body, the steroid can be absorbed into the bloodstream, potentially affecting your hormones.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor. If used while breastfeeding, do not apply to the breasts to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant.

• Pack Size: 30g Tube.
• Form: Topical Cream.
• Key Ingredients: Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline.