Betamethasone + Chlorocresol + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Neomycin + Tolnaftate

Uses

Betamethasone, Neomycin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, and Chlorocresol are used in the treatment of skin infections.

How it Works

How Betamethasone, Neomycin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, and Chlorocresol work Betamethasone, Neomycin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, and Chlorocresol is a combination of four medicines that treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medication that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for making the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required for their vital functions. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal properties, working to inhibit the growth and multiplication of both bacteria and fungi. Tolnaftate is an antifungal that stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their protective covering.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Betamethasone, Neomycin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, and Chlorocresol include application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness.

Expert Advice

It may take several weeks to show its effects.
Continue using it as directed by your doctor.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Betamethasone + Neomycin + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Tolnaftate + Chlorocresol.
Apply a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
Minor burning, stinging, or irritation may occur upon application; inform your doctor if these sensations persist.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Rinse with water if the cream accidentally comes into contact with these areas.
Use moisturizer regularly to alleviate skin dryness during the treatment course.