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Restoderm Cream

Manufactured byDABUR INDIA LTD
ContainsBetamethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Gentamicin (0.1 %w/w) + Tolnaftate (1 %w/w)
Description
Restoderm Cream is a topical medicine that contains Betamethasone, Gentamicin and Tolnaftate. This medicine is used to treat various types of skin infections. It relieves redness, swelling, and itching associated with skin problems. Restoderm Cream reduces the production of certain chemicals in your body and reduces inflammation (swelling and redness) in your skin. It also prevents the growth of microorganisms. Restoderm Cream may cause side effects like burning, itching, and redness at the application site. These symptoms last only for a very few days and disappear with time as your body adjusts to the medicine. It is recommended that you perform a patch test (a procedure done on your skin to see if you are allergic to the cream) before using it on the affected skin. Restoderm Cream is for external use only. Apply a thin layer of this cream to the affected areas as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid wrapping any bandages on the affected area. It may take a few days or weeks for the results to show. Use this medicine only for the prescribed duration. Restoderm Cream is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should not be used in children less than 12 years of age unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Restoderm Cream

  • Burning or irritation of the skin
  • Skin rash
  • Skin thinning
  • Itching
  • Change in colour of the skin

Uses of Restoderm Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Skin Infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to see an improvement during the first few days of treatment with Restoderm Cream .
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Restoderm Cream remains active in your 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 tendency has been reported for Restoderm Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Restoderm Cream is not recommended for use in pregnancy as not sufficient studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency. Consult with your doctor to understand all risks and benefits before applying this cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Restoderm Cream is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine. If you use this cream, avoid applying it on the breast area as your baby might accidentally get Restoderm Cream in the mouth.

Allergy

Restoderm Cream is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are very rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy eruptions with burning pain), redness of the skin, itching, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, difficulty breathing, etc.

Skin Infections not responsive to steroids

Not all skin conditions respond to steroids (a class of medicines) treatment. Avoid the use of Restoderm Cream if you have skin infections that are not responsive to steroids. Consult your doctor before using this medicine to understand your skin condition.

Acne

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles get blocked by oil and dead skin cells. It may cause whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.Restoderm Cream is not used for the treatment of acne as using steroids can make the sebaceous glands (oil glands) susceptible to swelling and infections.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Restoderm Cream is not recommended for use in pregnancy as not sufficient studies are done to understand its safety and efficiency. Consult with your doctor to understand all risks and benefits before applying this cream.

Breast-feeding

Restoderm Cream is not recommended while breastfeeding as it is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine. If you use this cream, avoid applying it on the breast area as your baby might accidentally get Restoderm Cream in the mouth.
General warnings

Use in children

Restoderm Cream is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age unless directed by your doctor. Long-term continuous treatment should be avoided.

Application to the face

Long-term application of Restoderm Cream to your face should be avoided due to the increased risk of side effects. Repeated exposure to Restoderm Cream may increase the risk of cataracts (cloudy area in the lens of the eye that affects vision) and glaucoma (damage of the optic nerve of the eye due to increase in the pressure within the eyeballs).

External use

Restoderm Cream is prescribed only for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, genital area (private part), or any open wounds while using this cream. Rinse immediately with water if the cream comes in contact with these areas.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Restoderm Cream 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 Restoderm Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this cream is harmful and you can experience side effects. Seek immediate medical attention in such cases.
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

Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a disorder in which your body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. Prolonged use of Restoderm Cream may lead to absorption of this drug in the body through your skin and cause Cushing's syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately, if you experience symptoms like swelling of the face, increase in blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, etc. Your doctor may advise a gradual withdrawal of this medicine by decreasing the frequency or use an alternate medicine.
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.
Restoderm Cream is used to treat various skin infections. Apply this cream in a thin layer over the infected area. Clean the infected area gently before applying the cream. Do not apply this cream over open wounds or broken skin. This cream may initially burn or sting as soon as you apply it. Inform your doctor if the burning and stinging sensation continues. Avoid touching or scratching the infected area as it further spread the infection. Avoid covering the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or resolve. Avoid using it for more than the prescribed duration.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Restoderm Cream is a combination of three medicines: Betamethasone, Gentamicin and Tolnaftate which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a topical steroid. It works by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals (such as prostaglandins) which reduces inflammation (swelling), itching, and redness on your skin. Gentamicin is an antibiotic and it prevents the growth of bacteria. Tolnaftate is an antifungal that stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective layer.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Antifungals, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Feb 2023

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