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Lotril-B Skin Cream

Manufactured byGUFIC BIOSCIENCE LTD
ContainsClotrimazole (1 %w/w) + Beclomethasone (0.025 %w/w)
Description
Lotril-B Skin Cream is a combination of Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone. It is a topical medicine used to treat fungal skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of the fungi. It also blocks the action of certain chemicals responsible for swelling and redness. Lotril-B Skin Cream can have side effects like rashes, blistering of the skin, irritation or burning sensation at the application site, etc. These side effects usually go away on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Your doctor may perform a patch test (a small area of the skin is exposed to the medicine to determine if it causes an allergy) before starting the treatment to see if this medicine suits you. Lotril-B Skin Cream is for external use only. Apply a thin layer over the infected skin. Keep it away from your eyes, nose, mouth, etc. Rinse with water immediately if the medicine comes in contact with these areas. It may take a few days or weeks for your condition to get better. Therefore, complete the whole treatment to prevent re-infection. This medicine is not recommended to treat skin infections not caused by fungi. Lotril-B Skin Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines or have any other skin conditions.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lotril-B Skin Cream

  • Skin rash
  • Blisters under the skin
  • Burning or tingling sensation of skin
  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Easy bruising of skin
  • Unusually warm skin

Uses of Lotril-B Skin Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Fungal infection of skin
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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 Lotril-B Skin Cream to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lotril-B Skin Cream remains active in the 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 tendency was reported for Lotril-B Skin Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Lotril-B Skin Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can harm your foetus during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Lotril-B Skin Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Lotril-B Skin Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms like redness, swelling (anywhere in your body), hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), skin rashes, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Lotril-B Skin Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can harm your foetus during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Lotril-B Skin Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Lotril-B Skin Cream may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, if you are taking any other topical medicines, inform your doctor.

External Use only

Lotril-B Skin Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open wounds.

Nail or scalp infection

Lotril-B Skin Cream is not recommended for nail and scalp infections.

Missed Dose

If you forget to apply Lotril-B Skin Cream, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is 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 Lotril-B Skin Cream 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

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
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Lab interactions
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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.
Lotril-B Skin Cream is for topical use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of Lotril-B Skin Cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Use regularly at the same time for the recommended duration. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor as your infection may reappear. Avoid covering the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Avoid using this medicine on healthy skin, over large areas of skin, or for a prolonged time. This medicine is specifically for fungal infections so do not use this medicine for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not getting better after a few weeks.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Lotril-B Skin Cream is composed of Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone. Clotrimazole stops the growth of the fungi by disrupting certain vital processes in the fungal cell. Beclomethasone works by inhibiting the release of certain substances in your body that cause swelling, redness, pain, etc.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical antifungals, Topical steroids

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Clotrimazole Cream 1% - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2598>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Beclomethasone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 August 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/beclomethasone>
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Mar 2022

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