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Description
Siloderm C 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your skin. It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi.
Siloderm C 1% Cream may rarely cause rash, burning, irritation, itching, redness, etc at the application site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe.
Siloderm C 1% Cream should be applied topically to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection.
Siloderm C 1% Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Siloderm C 1% Cream
Abzorb 1% Cream
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Clocip 1% Cream
Cipla Ltd.
Clotrimazole 1% Cream
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Mazoderm 1% Cream
Novartis India Ltd.
Statum 1% Cream
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Siloderm C 1% Cream
Burning sensation at the application site
Itching, redness or irritation at application site
Skin rash and peeling
Uses of Siloderm C 1% Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Fungal skin infections
Siloderm C 1% Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (itchy, circular rash of your skin or scalp), athlete’s foot (itchy, scaly rash of your feet), fungal nappy rash (elevated red patches in the nappy region, especially in the skin folds around the groin and the thighs) and fungal sweat rash (red, itchy rash in warm and moist areas of your body). This medicine is also used to treat external thrush in women (the vaginal infection that may cause itching, burning, abnormal vaginal discharge) and men (redness, burning sensation around the head of the penis and under the foreskin that may be associated with a white discharge).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by Siloderm C 1% Cream to show its action is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Siloderm C 1% Cream remains active in your body is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Siloderm C 1% Cream.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Siloderm C 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine is safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Siloderm C 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. However, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
Allergy
Avoid Siloderm C 1% Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Siloderm C 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine is safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
Siloderm C 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. However, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings
External use only
Siloderm C 1% Cream is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.
Use effective contraceptive methods
Siloderm C 1% Cream may damage the rubber contraceptives (condoms or diaphragms) and thereby reduce their effectiveness. If you are using this medicine on the vulva or penis, it is recommended to use an alternative contraceptive method for at least five days after using this medicine.
Other medicines
Siloderm C 1% Cream may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Siloderm C 1% Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Siloderm C 1% Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Siloderm C 1% Cream is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.
Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube.
Use Siloderm C 1% Cream at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance.
Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless instructed by your doctor.
The infected area may cause itchiness. Avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of your skin and cause the infection to spread further.
Do not share your towels, clothes, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Siloderm C 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungus. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical antifungals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Drugs, H., 2021. Clotrimazole Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 14 October 2021].
Related Questions
Question:
I have a little infection in my vaginal area according to my gynaecologist, she told me to apply Sil...more
Answer from Dr. Sunita Kothari
Yes you can apply three times a day if no relief chat me online on practo consu...more
Question:
Is siloderm cream effective fot vaginal itching and redness.
I have normal white discharge but i get...more
Answer from Dr. Shwetha Nayak
It could be fungal infection..please consult a doctor and take treatment
Question:
My kid is of 17 days nd got rashes nd skin removed from that area, I am using lulifin and siloderm. ...more
Answer from Dr. Pratibha Vandal
Looks like perianal dermatitis.. use siloderm. Lulifin will not be helpful
Question:
I USED TO HAVE SWELLING ON ANAL OPENING AND PAIN WHILE DEFACATING
I USED SUCRAL ANO AND SILODERM SU...more
Answer from Dr. Praganesh Patel
Tab albendazole. Analgesics. Antihistamines will work. All will be ok. Use it
Question:
My new born baby girl is 25days old. How many times per a day i can apply siloderm cream for daiper ...more
Answer from Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Give 3-4 times
Information on this page was last updated on 2 Dec 2021
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