BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM

Overview

BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM is a Schedule H drug.

BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM is composed of: CLIOQUINOL (3.0 %), BETAMETHASONE (0.1 %)

Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is used in the treatmentof skin infections, fungal infections  and bacterial infections of external ear. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called ashydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. It may be combined with a steroid (to reduce inflammation) or an antibacterial agent (to reduce bacterial infection).Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a combinedanti-infective and cortisone-like medicine. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical preparation is used to treat infections of the skin and to help provide relief from the redness, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems

Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.

Usage

CLIOQUINOL is generally used to treat: Deep Skin Infection, Fungal Infection, Bacterial Infection, Tinea Pedis

BETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Allergy

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM and its Constituents

• Inform your doctor if you are going to undergo thyroid or urine tests as it may interfere with test results.
  
• Do not use the clioquinol for more than prescribed duration to avoid toxicity. Clioquinol skin application may affect the results of thyroid function tests for iodine content and ferric chloride test of phenylketonuria.
• Tell your doctor before using clioquinol if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Clioquinol should not be used formore than 1 week. If your skin problem does not improve in 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
• Clioquinol should not be used to treat large areas of the skin or large openskin lesions. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
• Clioquinol may turn yellow in color when exposed to air. It may stainclothing, skin, hair, and nails yellow. Avoid getting clioquinol on your clothing since bleaching may not remove the stain.Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you areusing clioquinol. The results of some tests may be affected by clioquinol.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin thinning, skin infection, diabetes, increased eye pressure, cataract, circulation disorder, immune disorder, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, positive TB skin test, recently vaccinated, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLIOQUINOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body Itching

Rare Side-Effects

CLIOQUINOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Discoloration

Disease Interactions

BETAMETHASONE can interfere with: Tuberculosis, Hypernatremia, Hypocalcemia, Seizure, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Myocardial Infarction, Ocular Herpes, Peptic Ulcer, Vaccination, Cirrhosis, Depression, Psychosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Congestive Heart Disease, Edema, Hypertension, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperadrenalism, Cushing’s Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism, Acute Liver Failure, Myasthenia Gravis, Myoneural Disorders, Myopathy, Glaucoma, Cataract, Osteoporosis, Thromboembolism

Technical Classification

CLIOQUINOL is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
BETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRM

INR 26.89 for 30 GM CREAM

CLIOQUINOL 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BETNOVATE-C CRM	INR 36.5 for 30 GM CREAM	CLIOQUINOL 3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W
BIODERM OINT	INR 7.2 for 5 GM OINTMENT	TOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
DERMITOP CRM	INR 114.2 for 20 GM CREAM	BETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE
DERMITOP LTN	INR 135 for 15 ML LOTION	CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
DIPFORM CRM	INR 56.31 for 10 GM CREAM	CLIOQUINOL 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG
MULTIDERM CRM	INR 28.75 for 10 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN
MYCOPAR CRM	INR 15 for 5 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
QUADRI MIX CRM	INR 27.5 for 5 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %
QUISS CRM	INR 23.93 for 5 GM CREAM	GENTAMICIN 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.5 MG, TOLNAFTATE
QUISS FORTE CRM	INR 28.37 for 5 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
SKEEN CRM	INR 22.86 for 5 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.6 MG
TIGBODERM CRM	INR 64 for 15 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %W/W, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W
UNIDERM CRM	INR 29.7 for 5 GM CREAM	TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE
UNIDERM NF CRM	INR 27 for 5 GM CREAM	CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE
VALERATEC CRM	INR 15.41 for 15 GM CREAM	BETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL