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Overview
DERMITOP CRM is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.DERMITOP CRM is composed of: BETAMETHASONE (1.0 %), CLIOQUINOL ( ), GENTAMICIN ( ), TOLNAFTATE ( )
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.
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
Gentamicin is a prescription medication used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract. Gentamicin can be used topically to treat eye and skin infections. Gentamicin can cause kidney damage and hearing loss. Patients should be closely monitored while receiving gentamicin. Gentamicin belongs to a group of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how gentamicin affects you.
Tolnaftate is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.Tolnaftate is also used with other antifungals to treat infections of the nails, scalp, palms, and soles of the feet. It blocks the fungal growth that cause skin infections.
Usage
BETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: AllergyCLIOQUINOL is generally used to treat: Deep Skin Infection, Fungal Infection, Bacterial Infection, Tinea Pedis
GENTAMICIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Meningitis, Deep Skin Infection
TOLNAFTATE is generally used to treat: Tinea Pedis, Tinea Corporis, Jock Itch, Tinea Versicolor, Fungal Infection, Nail, Fungal Infection
TOLNAFTATE can address symptoms like: Skin Irritation, Redness, Body Burn, Body Itching, Pale Skin, Body Discoloration
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
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 DERMITOP CRM and its Constituents
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.
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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 needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight.
- Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
- You should not use tolnaftate topical if you are allergic to it.
- Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are pregnant.
- Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take by mouth. Tolnaftate topical is for use only on the skin.
- Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
- Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage that does not allow air circulation.
- Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
- Clean and dry the skin before you apply tolnafate topical.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid tight-fitting synthetic clothing that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.Inform your doctor if symptoms do not go away.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CLIOQUINOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
BETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body ItchingGENTAMICIN : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Eyes Burning Sensation, Eyes Eye Irritation, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Decreased Appetite, Head Headache, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness)
TOLNAFTATE : Itchy Skin, Dry Skin, Skin Irritation, Pale Skin
Rare Side-Effects
CLIOQUINOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body DiscolorationFood Interactions
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Technical Classification
BETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONESCLIOQUINOL is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
GENTAMICIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
TOLNAFTATE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS
Available Alternatives for DERMITOP CRM
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ANGLODERM CRM | INR 6.11 for 5 GM CREAM | GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE |
DERMITOP CRM | INR 114.2 for 20 GM CREAM | BETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE |
NADERM CRM | INR 22 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE |
QUARD CRM | INR 49 for 15 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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 LTN | INR 135 for 15 ML LOTION | CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG |
FOURTOP CRM | INR 18.3 for 10 GM CREAM | BETAMETHASONE , TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN |
FOURTOP OINT | INR 23.33 for 5 GM OINTMENT | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
FULDERM CRM | INR 40 for 5 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
MULTIDERM CRM | INR 28.75 for 10 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE |
MYCOPAR CRM | INR 15 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG |
POLYCREM CRM | INR 117.78 for 10 GM CREAM | BETAMETHASONE , TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN |
QD 4 CRM | INR 16.25 for 10 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
QUADRI MIX CRM | INR 27.5 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %, TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
QUADRIM MIX CRM | INR 11.05 for 10 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
QUALIDERM CRM | INR 7.37 for 5 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
QUIPS FORTE CRM | INR 26 for 5 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
QUISS CRM | INR 23.93 for 5 GM CREAM | GENTAMICIN 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE 0.5 MG |
QUISS FORTE CRM | INR 28.37 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG |
RESTODERM 0.025%/0.1%/1% CRM | INR 28.27 for 7 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 % |
RESTODERM CRM | INR 29.4 for 7 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE 1 %W/W, CLOTRIMAZOLE 1 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 % |
SKEEN CRM | INR 22.86 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.6 MG |
TIGBODERM CRM | INR 64 for 15 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
TOLNACOMB CRM | INR 59.5 for 10 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , BETAMETHASONE |
UNIDERM CRM | INR 29.7 for 5 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE |
UNIDERM NF CRM | INR 27 for 5 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE |