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Ring Guard Plus Cream

Manufactured byReckitt Benckiser
ContainsMiconazole (2 %w/w) + Neomycin (0.5 %w/w)
Description
Ring Guard Plus Cream is a combination of Miconazole and Neomycin. It stops the growth of infection-causing microorganisms and is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal skin infections. Ring Guard Plus Cream may cause burning sensation, itching, redness, and dryness at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Ring Guard Plus Cream should be applied topically on the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration to reduce your risk of re-infection. Ring Guard Plus Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ring Guard Plus Cream

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Itching, redness, dryness at application site
  • Skin rash

Uses of Ring Guard Plus Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Skin infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Ring Guard Plus Cream to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Ring Guard Plus Cream remains effective 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 Ring Guard Plus Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Ring Guard Plus Cream is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Ring Guard Plus Cream passes into breastmilk. This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

Allergy

Avoid Ring Guard Plus 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

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Ring Guard Plus Cream is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Ring Guard Plus Cream passes into breastmilk. This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings

External use only

Ring Guard Plus 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.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when the bacteria develop the ability to defeat the effects of the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Ring Guard Plus Cream as prescribed by your doctor.

Other medicines

Ring Guard Plus Cream may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Concomitant use of this medicine and other medicines meant for topical use on the same area of your skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Ring Guard Plus Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Since Ring Guard Plus Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply 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

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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.
Ring Guard Plus 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 Ring Guard Plus Cream at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless directed 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 give Ring Guard Plus Cream to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ring Guard Plus Cream is a combination of Miconazole and Neomycin. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungi. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection. Neomycin is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. This prevents cell growth and eventually kills the bacteria.
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Classification

Category

Topical antifungals, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

OTC

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