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Culob-C Cream

Manufactured byCubit Healthcare
ContainsUlobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Clotrimazole (1 %w/w)
Description
Culob-C Cream is a combination medicine used for the treatment of steroid responsive fungal infections including eczema and psoriasis. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Culob-C Cream

  • Skin rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Blisters under the skin
  • Burning or tingling sensation of skin
  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Easy bruising of skin
  • Unusually warm skin
  • Acneiform eruptions
  • Lightening of skin at the area of application

Uses of Culob-C Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Steroid responsive fungal infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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 were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ulobetasol, clotrimazole, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.

Skin Infections not responsive to steroids

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a viral infection of the skin or fungal infections of the skin which are not responsive to steroids.

Opthalmic use

This medicine is not recommended for use in the eyes.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use only in confirmed infection

This medicine should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.

Resistance

This medicine should be used for the complete prescribed course even when the symptoms get better. The infection may recur and the fungi may get less sensitive to the medicine, resulting in drug resistance, if it is not used for the complete prescribed course.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Chronic use

High doses of this medicine should not be used for more than two weeks due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. If required, low doses can be used for long-term only under the supervision of your doctor.

Application area specific dose

Application of high doses in areas where chances of absorption are higher (e.g., face, armpit, groin, etc.) should be avoided. Systemic absorption may result in severe adverse effects.

Allergic skin reaction

Use of this medicine may cause local allergic skin reactions such as a rash, erythema, pinpoint spots, etc. in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
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

Diabetes

This medicine may alter the blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. This interaction is based on the amount applied and the size of the application area. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary for such patients during treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Diaper rash

This medicine should not be applied to diaper rashes since the risks of systemic absorption and associated complications are significantly high. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision

Hyperadrenocorticism

This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a high level of adrenal hormones in the body and in patients diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ulobetasol works by reducing the action of certain chemicals that cause swelling and irritation of the skin. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by disrupting certain vital processes in the cell.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical antifungals

Schedule

Schedule H

DailyMed - Clotrimazole cream [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 27 February 2018]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c0f58a0d-a304-41f9-bbdf-c2e488230cf0

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2018 [cited 27 February 2018]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/208183s000lbl.pdf

[Internet]. Npra.moh.gov.my. 2018 [cited 27 February 2018]. Available from:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/reg-and-noti/PI/non-poison/Clotrimazole_Cream_Lotion_Solution_Dusting_Powder.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Jun 2018

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