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Itch Guard Plus Cream
Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w)
₹67In stock
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Itch Guard Plus Cream is used for soothes itching, reduces inflammation, provides relief.
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Key details
Salt: Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w)
Available variants: cream 20 Gm, cream 12 Gm 12 Gm, cream 12 Gm
Price: ₹67 (₹5.60 per g)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PVT LT
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Itch Guard Plus Cream
Itch Guard Plus Cream contains Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w). It belongs to the Systemic antifungal class of medicines.
Uses of Itch Guard Plus Cream
- Soothes itching
- Reduces inflammation
- Provides relief
Benefits of Itch Guard Plus Cream
- In Fungal infection
- Itch Guard Plus kills the fungus or stops it growing, clearing infections that creams alone cannot reach. Improvement is gradual and the course must be finished for a lasting result.
- In Ringworm
- Itch Guard Plus clears widespread or stubborn ringworm of the body, groin or scalp, stopping the itch and spread of the rash.
- In Nail fungal infection
- Itch Guard Plus reaches the fungus inside the nail through the bloodstream, which is why a thick, discoloured nail can slowly grow out clear over months.
- In Thrush
- Itch Guard Plus clears the yeast behind oral or vaginal thrush, relieving the soreness, itching and discharge.
How Itch Guard Plus Cream works
Terbinafine kills the fungus causing your infection by damaging the membrane that holds its cells together.
How to take Itch Guard Plus Cream
Apply a thin layer on the affected area 2-3 times a day, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, liver injury and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Itch Guard Plus Cream
Most side effects of Itch Guard Plus are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loose motions
- Headache
- Rash
- Altered taste
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Itch Guard Plus Cream
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Fungal skin and nail infections need long courses — weeks for skin, months for nails. Stopping when it looks better is the commonest reason it returns. Your doctor may check your liver with a blood test during a long course. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine or persistent nausea at once. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure before taking itraconazole. This group interacts with a great many medicines — give your doctor a complete list.
Do not take Itch Guard Plus if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active liver disease, and several are not for use in pregnancy. Itraconazole is not for people with heart failure.
Interactions with other medicines
Interacts strongly with statins, some heart medicines, blood thinners and sedatives — some combinations must be avoided altogether. Acid-reducing medicines lower the absorption of itraconazole.
How to store Itch Guard Plus Cream
Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Itch Guard Plus Cream
- Complete the full course, however long.
- Keep the skin clean and dry, wash clothes and bedding in hot water, and treat family members if they are affected, or reinfection is very likely.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PVT LT
- Therapeutic class:
- Antifungal
- Drug class:
- Systemic antifungal
Substitutes for Itch Guard Plus Cream
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Itch Guard Plus Cream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texifen 10 g | 1X10GM | ₹59 | 13% cheaper |
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Itch Guard Plus Cream FAQs
What is Itch Guard Plus Cream used for?
Itch Guard Plus Cream is commonly used for soothes itching, reduces inflammation, provides relief. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Fungal infection: Itch Guard Plus kills the fungus or stops it growing, clearing infections that creams alone cannot reach. Improvement is gradual and the course must be finished for a lasting result. It is also used for ringworm, nail fungal infection, thrush.
What is the salt in Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Itch Guard Plus Cream contains Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Apply a thin layer on the affected area 2-3 times a day, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Itch Guard Plus Cream work?
Terbinafine kills the fungus causing your infection by damaging the membrane that holds its cells together.
Is Itch Guard Plus Cream a prescription medicine?
Yes. Itch Guard Plus Cream is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Itch Guard Plus Cream?
The side effects reported most often with Itch Guard Plus are Nausea, Stomach pain, Loose motions, Headache, Rash. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Itch Guard Plus Cream be taken during pregnancy?
Itch Guard Plus Cream is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Itch Guard Plus.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Itch Guard Plus Cream?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Itch Guard Plus Cream.
What if I miss a dose of Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Apply it as soon as you remember.
Is Itch Guard Plus Cream habit forming?
No. Itch Guard Plus Cream is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Texifen 10 g has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹59 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Itch Guard Plus Cream cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Itch Guard Plus Cream starts at ₹67 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in cream 20 Gm, cream 12 Gm 12 Gm, cream 12 Gm. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Itch Guard Plus Cream?
Itch Guard Plus Cream is manufactured by RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PVT LT. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Itch Guard Plus Cream delivered?
Itch Guard Plus Cream is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Itch Guard Plus Cream, Quick facts
- Salt
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride (1% w/w)
- Form
- cream
- Price
- ₹67 (₹5.60 per g)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PVT LT
- Therapeutic class
- Antifungal
- Drug class
- Systemic antifungal
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- cream 20 Gm, cream 12 Gm 12 Gm, cream 12 Gm
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Itch Guard Plus Cream.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.