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Tenovate-M Cream

Manufactured byGLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsClobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Miconazole (2 %w/w)
Description
Tenovate-M Cream is a combination of Clobetasol and Miconazole. It is a topical medicine (for external use only) that helps to treat skin infections. It helps to relieve symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching caused by bacterial and fungal skin infections. Tenovate-M Cream is used in conditions such as psoriasis (a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales, and dry, itchy patches), dermatoses (any skin lesions or eruptions), athletes foot (a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet) etc. This cream works by blocking the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that cause redness, swelling and itching. It also prevents the growth of fungi. Tenovate-M Cream may cause some side effects like burning, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application. Before you start using this cream, perform a patch test by applying it to a small area on your skin to know how your skin will react to Tenovate-M Cream. Discontinue the use if you experience excessive itching or swelling. Tenovate-M Cream is recommended for external use only. Clean your hands and the affected area properly before applying this medication. To see the effects of this medicine, use it regularly as advised by your doctor. If you do not notice any change in your skin condition, consult your doctor for further guidance. Tenovate-M Cream can interact with other medications. Inform your doctor if you are using any other externally applied medicines for the same or other conditions. Breastfeeding mothers should make sure to prevent the contact of this medicine to their infant. This medicine is usually safe to use in pregnancy. However, it is advised to consult your doctor before using it.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tenovate-M Cream

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Dry skin
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching of skin
  • Discoloration of skin

Uses of Tenovate-M Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Steroid responsive skin 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 Tenovate-M Cream to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Tenovate-M 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 tendencies were reported for Tenovate-M Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tenovate-M Cream is not recommended to be used in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tenovate-M Cream is probably safe to use if you are breastfeeding. However, do not apply the cream around the nipple as it may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Do not use Tenovate-M Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, burning sensation, etc.

Pruritus without inflammation

Pruritus is also called itching. Tenovate-M Cream is not recommended for the treatment of skin itching that is not associated with swelling because it might not be effective in treating such conditions.

Acne

Acne (whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples) is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles get blocked by oil and dead skin cells. Tenovate-M Cream is not used for the treatment of acne because it can make the sebaceous glands (oil-secreting glands) susceptible to swelling and infection. This can complicate the acne flare-ups and worsen the condition.

Skin Infections not responsive to steroids

Avoid the use of Tenovate-M Cream if you have skin infections that are not responsive to steroid treatment. Consult your doctor before using this medicine to understand your skin condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tenovate-M Cream is not recommended to be used in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Tenovate-M Cream is probably safe to use if you are breastfeeding. However, do not apply the cream around the nipple as it may increase the risk of diarrhoea in your infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a disorder in which the body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. Prolonged use of Tenovate-M Cream can cause Cushing's syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if symptoms like swelling of your face, an increase in blood glucose levels, etc, are observed.

External use

Tenovate-M Cream is only recommended for external use. Avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, cuts, grazes, or wounds.

Use in children

Tenovate-M Cream is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age unless directed by your doctor. If used, long-term continuous treatment should be avoided.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Tenovate-M Cream as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Tenovate-M Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may affect you 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
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 Tenovate-M Cream to the affected area as instructed by your 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 your doctor. Contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or resolve in a few weeks. 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
Tenovate-M Cream is a combination of Clobetasol and Miconazole. Clobetasol works by inhibiting the production of chemicals that cause redness and swelling. Miconazole acts by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungi. This results in disruption of the cell membrane formation process and prevents the growth of the organism.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical antifungals

Schedule

Schedule H

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Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Miconazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Miconazole>
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