Hydrozole Cream 20G

Description

Hydrozole Cream Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Clotrimazole, Hydrocortisone 

Used For 

Fungal Infection 

How it works 

It is a broad spectrum anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory cream. It contains two active ingredients; clotrimazole and hydrocortisone (as acetate). Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazole antifungals which are used to treat fungal skin infections. Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid which reduces the swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin. 

Hydrozole Cream Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Clotrimazole, Hydrocortisone 

Side Effects 

• Rash. • Swallowing or breathing problems. • Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. • Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint. • Nausea • Broken veins. • Excess hair growth. • Stretch marks. • Thinning or whitening of skin. • Secondary infections. • An acne-like rash.

Drug Interactions 

Ask your physician or pharmacist for any drug interaction . 

Indication 

It is used to treat fungal skin infections when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). 

When not to Use 

Do not use • If you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole, hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol • On areas of broken skin. 

Hydrozole Cream Precautions 

Precaution 

As with all steroids, long-term, continuous use on large areas of skin should be avoided, particularly in infants and children. 

Hydrozole Cream Warnings 

Warning 1 

In infants, care should be taken not to fasten nappies too tightly over the treated area, as this may increase the absorption of the hydrocortisone acetate . 

Warning 2 

Wash your hands immediately after applying the cream. 

Warning 3 

Do not cover the area being treated with a dressing or bandage . 

Hydrozole Cream Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.