Prescription Required

Mycocid Lotion

by Intermed Pharma Pvt Ltd
Clotrimazole (1% w/v)

₹26

Mycocid Lotion

Introduction to Mycocid Lotion

It is a topical preparation effective in treatment of skin infections It shows its activity by reducing inflammatory symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching It also known to kill microorganisms that cause infections

Safety Advice for Mycocid Lotion

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Generally safe, but if you have a serious liver illness, speak with your doctor.

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There is no direct link, but to prevent skin issues from getting worse, limit your alcohol intake.

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It is anticipated that this drug will not impair your driving abilities.

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Generally safe, but if you have serious renal condition, speak with your doctor.

How Mycocid Lotion works

Clotrimazole is an active constituent acts by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis (a crucial component in formation of cell membrane by fungus). This disturbance leads to increase the permeability of cell membrane due to which components present inside membrane start leaking out and ultimately cause cell death and infection resolution.

How To Use Mycocid Lotion

  • Follow the instructions provided by your physician

Special Precautions About Mycocid Lotion

  • If you have any of these symptoms on your skin: burning, stinging, swelling, redness, or irritation, consult your doctor straight away

Benefits Of Mycocid Lotion

  • It helps to treat skin infections like fungal nappy rash, athlete''s foot, and fungal swear rash
  • It allows to kill fungal and cure the infection

Side Effects Of Mycocid Lotion

  • Red irritating skin
  • Burning sensation

Similar Medicine Of Mycocid Lotion

What If I Missed A Dose Of Mycocid Lotion

You can take the missed dose if next dose is near than Skip the missed Dose. Do not double up for the missed Dose.

Health And Lifestyle

To identify and treat health issues early, routine check-ups with medical professionals for immunizations and screenings are crucial. Sustaining wholesome friendships and social ties with loved ones and neighbors can improve mental and emotional health. Preventing hazardous conduct including drug usage, immoral sexual relations, and careless driving contributes to the preservation of one''s physical well-being and security.

Drug Interaction

  • Kinase inhibitor (Capmatinib)
  • cyclic ketone (Fluindione)

Drug Food Interaction

  • N/A

Disease Explanation

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Mycosis, another name for a fungal infection, is a fungus-induced illness that can affect different bodily organs. Fungi are environmental creatures that can be found on human skin, in plants, and in soil. Many fungi are useful or innocuous, but when they overgrow or infiltrate the body''s tissues, some can lead to diseases.

FAQ's on Mycocid Lotion

Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?

Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.

What is Mycocid used for?

Mycocid is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

I have started using Mycocid. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?

The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.

Is Mycocid safe to use in children?

Mycocid is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.

Does Mycocid affect contraception?

Mycocid may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Mycocid.

For how long should I apply Mycocid? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?

The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least for 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.

Mycocid is effective against which fungi?

Mycocid is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).

What precautions are necessary while applying Mycocid?

Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Mycocid. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Mycocid should be applied thinly and evenly and rubbed in gently.to the affected areas two or three times daily.

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Ashwani Singh

Master in Pharmacy

Content Updated on

Monday, 8 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Mycocid Lotion

by Intermed Pharma Pvt Ltd
Clotrimazole (1% w/v)

₹26

Mycocid Lotion

Mycocid Lotion

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