Clobetasol(0.05 )
Uses
Clobetasol is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, swelling, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis).
How it works
Clobetasol is a highly potent topical corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
It is available as 0.05% cream/ointment.
Apply a thin layer of clobetasol cream 1 or 2 times a day, frequency of application can be reduced as skin starts to heal.
Common side effects
Common: A feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching where the cream is applied.
Uncommon: Stretch marks on skin, veins under the skin may look prominent.
Rare: Increased risk of infection, an allergic skin reaction, rash, itchy bumpy skin or redness of the skin, thinning and dryness of your skin and it may also damage or wrinkle more easily, increase or reduction in hair growth or hair loss and changes in skin color, weight gain, reduction in bone density, high blood pressure, and rounding of the face.
Who should not take
Person allergic to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
It is to be noted that this medication is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
Children under 1 year. Gentamicin(2 )
Uses
Gentamicin is used to treat certain severe and serious bacterial infections. It is effective in respiratory tract infections, blood infections, kidney or bladder infections (urinary tract infections), eye infections, ear infections, burn and wound infections, infections in new born babies, gynaecological infections, puss filled swelling (abscess), and inflammation of the inner layer of the heart (endocarditis) due to bacteria.
How it works
Gentamicin belongs to group of medicines called aminoglycosides. It works by interrupting bacterial protein synthesis and inhibits the bacterial growth.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Treatment of bacterial infections (doses for intravenous infusion or injection use):
Adults: 3-5 mg per kg of body weight per day in divided doses which is administered every 6-8 hours.
Children (aged 1 year and above) and adolescents: 3-6 mg per kg of body weight as single dose (preferred) or divided into 2 separate dose per day.
Babies (aged 4 weeks to 1 year): 4.5-7.5 mg per kg of body weight as single dose (preferred) or divided into 2 separate dose per day.
New born babies (up to 4 weeks): 4-7 mg per kg of body weight as single dose.
For eye/ear infections:
1-2 drops in to the infected eye up to 6 times a day.
2-3 drops in to the infected ear 3-4 times a day and night.
Common side effects
Damage to ear, kidney problems, balance disorder, abnormal liver function, sudden, widespread, potentially severe and life-threatening allergic reaction consisting of one or more of the following: rapid heart rate, fall in blood pressure, fainting, swelling of tissue under the skin, coughing, sneezing, breathlessness, noisy respiration,or abdominal cramps (anaphylactic reactions); pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, reddish-purple discolouration of skin, anemia, blood disorder, fits, abnormal brain function, confusion, sleepiness (lethargy), mental depression, seeing or hearing things that are not really there (hallucinations), muscle weakness or paralysis of muscles, abnormal blood counts, inflammation of mouth and lips, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Who should not take
Do not take gentamicin, if you are allergic to it or sulphites or other aminoglycosides, or any of the other ingredients of this drug.
Gentamicin should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function, neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness (myasthenia gravis), diabetes, hearing and balance disorder (auditory vestibular dysfunctions), and inflammation of passage of the outer ear (otitis externa).
Miconazole(0.1% )
Uses
Miconazole is an imidazole (organic compound) antifungal agent used to treat fungal and associated bacterial super infections of the skin and nails Miconazole is also used for oral treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the mouth, throat and food pipe Miconazole is effectively used in vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) candidiasis (thrush) and other yeast infection of the vagina. Further, Miconazole is also prescribed for napkin rash and inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nails of toes or fingers (paronychia).
How it works
Miconazole acts mainly by preventing the growth of fungi. It interacts with chemicals (cytochrome P-450) inside the fungus and prevents the synthesis of an essential component of fungal cell membrane (ergosterol); this results in increased cellular permeability causing leakage of cellular contents from fungal cell, ultimately preventing fungal growth. Miconazole possesses antifungal activity against dermatophytes and yeasts as well as antibacterial activity against certain gram-positive bacilli and cocci.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Fungal infection of the mouth throat and food pipe (oropharyngeal candidiasis):
Adults and Children 2 years and above: 2.5 ml (50 mg/ one-half spoon) once daily for 14 days, or 2 % gel applied four times a day after meals.
Infants (4-24 months): 1.25 ml (25 mg/ one-fourth spoon) gel applied four times a day after meals.
Vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) yeast infections:
Adults: 1200 mg vaginal insert to be placed using an applicator at bedtime, as directed by your doctor.
Skin infections and nail infections:
Creams (10-15 g) to be applied twice daily for at least 10 days.
Tinea manus, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis and Tinea capitis (fungal infection of the hand, foot, skin ringworm, and scalp ringworm, respectively).
Creams (10-15 g/ 2%) to be applied twice daily for 2-6 weeks, treatment should be continued at least one week after disappearance of all signs and symptom.
Common side effects
Headache, pain in the abdomen, nausea, diarrhea, change in taste, rash, genital itching in females, vaginal burning sensation, vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) discomfort,itching of skin), pain during periods, redness of skin, application site irritation, application site burning, application site warmth, application site itchiness, skin inflammation, skin discoloration.
Who should not take
Miconazole is contraindicated in patients with kidney or liver problems.
Patients who have known allergy to miconazole or any the ingredients of the capsule/gel, or to any other antifungal medicines.
Oral preparation (to treat oropharynx) like gel is contraindicated in infants less than 4 months of age or in those whose swallowing reflex is not sufficiently developed.
Clobetasol(0.05 )
Uses
Clobetasol is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, swelling, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis).
How it works
Clobetasol is a highly potent topical corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
It is available as 0.05% cream/ointment.
Apply a thin layer of clobetasol cream 1 or 2 times a day, frequency of application can be reduced as skin starts to heal.
Common side effects
Common: A feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching where the cream is applied.
Uncommon: Stretch marks on skin, veins under the skin may look prominent.
Rare: Increased risk of infection, an allergic skin reaction, rash, itchy bumpy skin or redness of the skin, thinning and dryness of your skin and it may also damage or wrinkle more easily, increase or reduction in hair growth or hair loss and changes in skin color, weight gain, reduction in bone density, high blood pressure, and rounding of the face.
Who should not take
Person allergic to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
It is to be noted that this medication is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
Children under 1 year. Gentamicin(2 )
Uses
Gentamicin is used to treat certain severe and serious bacterial infections. It is effective in respiratory tract infections, blood infections, kidney or bladder infections (urinary tract infections), eye infections, ear infections, burn and wound infections, infections in new born babies, gynaecological infections, puss filled swelling (abscess), and inflammation of the inner layer of the heart (endocarditis) due to bacteria.
How it works
Gentamicin belongs to group of medicines called aminoglycosides. It works by interrupting bacterial protein synthesis and inhibits the bacterial growth.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Treatment of bacterial infections (doses for intravenous infusion or injection use):
Adults: 3-5 mg per kg of body weight per day in divided doses which is administered every 6-8 hours.
Children (aged 1 year and above) and adolescents: 3-6 mg per kg of body weight as single dose (preferred) or divided into 2 separate dose per day.
Babies (aged 4 weeks to 1 year): 4.5-7.5 mg per kg of body weight as single dose (preferred) or divided into 2 separate dose per day.
New born babies (up to 4 weeks): 4-7 mg per kg of body weight as single dose.
For eye/ear infections:
1-2 drops in to the infected eye up to 6 times a day.
2-3 drops in to the infected ear 3-4 times a day and night.
Common side effects
Damage to ear, kidney problems, balance disorder, abnormal liver function, sudden, widespread, potentially severe and life-threatening allergic reaction consisting of one or more of the following: rapid heart rate, fall in blood pressure, fainting, swelling of tissue under the skin, coughing, sneezing, breathlessness, noisy respiration,or abdominal cramps (anaphylactic reactions); pale red, raised, itchy skin rash, reddish-purple discolouration of skin, anemia, blood disorder, fits, abnormal brain function, confusion, sleepiness (lethargy), mental depression, seeing or hearing things that are not really there (hallucinations), muscle weakness or paralysis of muscles, abnormal blood counts, inflammation of mouth and lips, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Who should not take
Do not take gentamicin, if you are allergic to it or sulphites or other aminoglycosides, or any of the other ingredients of this drug.
Gentamicin should not be administered to patients with impaired kidney function, neuromuscular disease characterized by very weak muscles and unusual tiredness (myasthenia gravis), diabetes, hearing and balance disorder (auditory vestibular dysfunctions), and inflammation of passage of the outer ear (otitis externa).
Miconazole(0.1% )
Uses
Miconazole is an imidazole (organic compound) antifungal agent used to treat fungal and associated bacterial super infections of the skin and nails Miconazole is also used for oral treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the mouth, throat and food pipe Miconazole is effectively used in vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) candidiasis (thrush) and other yeast infection of the vagina. Further, Miconazole is also prescribed for napkin rash and inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nails of toes or fingers (paronychia).
How it works
Miconazole acts mainly by preventing the growth of fungi. It interacts with chemicals (cytochrome P-450) inside the fungus and prevents the synthesis of an essential component of fungal cell membrane (ergosterol); this results in increased cellular permeability causing leakage of cellular contents from fungal cell, ultimately preventing fungal growth. Miconazole possesses antifungal activity against dermatophytes and yeasts as well as antibacterial activity against certain gram-positive bacilli and cocci.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Fungal infection of the mouth throat and food pipe (oropharyngeal candidiasis):
Adults and Children 2 years and above: 2.5 ml (50 mg/ one-half spoon) once daily for 14 days, or 2 % gel applied four times a day after meals.
Infants (4-24 months): 1.25 ml (25 mg/ one-fourth spoon) gel applied four times a day after meals.
Vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) yeast infections:
Adults: 1200 mg vaginal insert to be placed using an applicator at bedtime, as directed by your doctor.
Skin infections and nail infections:
Creams (10-15 g) to be applied twice daily for at least 10 days.
Tinea manus, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis and Tinea capitis (fungal infection of the hand, foot, skin ringworm, and scalp ringworm, respectively).
Creams (10-15 g/ 2%) to be applied twice daily for 2-6 weeks, treatment should be continued at least one week after disappearance of all signs and symptom.
Common side effects
Headache, pain in the abdomen, nausea, diarrhea, change in taste, rash, genital itching in females, vaginal burning sensation, vulvovaginal (vagina and external genital organs) discomfort,itching of skin), pain during periods, redness of skin, application site irritation, application site burning, application site warmth, application site itchiness, skin inflammation, skin discoloration.
Who should not take
Miconazole is contraindicated in patients with kidney or liver problems.
Patients who have known allergy to miconazole or any the ingredients of the capsule/gel, or to any other antifungal medicines.
Oral preparation (to treat oropharynx) like gel is contraindicated in infants less than 4 months of age or in those whose swallowing reflex is not sufficiently developed.