Macderm K 10 Cream

Composition of Macderm K 10 Cream

Macderm K 10 Cream contains Ketoconazole (2% w/w) + Fluocinolone acetonide (0.01% w/w) + Neomycin (0.1% w/w) + Menthol (1% w/w). It belongs to the Antifungal, Corticosteroid / calcineurin inhibitor, Topical antibacterial and Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory class of medicines.

Uses of Macderm K 10 Cream

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) Ringworm

Key benefits

• In Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) Macderm K Cream treats skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms
• thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also relieves itching
• redness and swelling associated with athlete’s foot. Therefore
• this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. In Ringworm Macderm K Cream is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi. These include infections like ringworm. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi
• thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching
• redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. Show More

How to take Macderm K 10 Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Side effects of Macderm K 10 Cream

Most side effects of Macderm K are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Macderm K 10 Cream

Warnings and precautions

Keep applying for the full period your doctor stated, usually two to four weeks, and for a week or two after the rash has cleared. Stopping when it looks better is why ringworm keeps coming back. Apply a little beyond the visible edge of the patch — the fungus extends further than the redness. Do not use a combination cream containing a steroid on a fungal infection unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it. The steroid calms the redness while the fungus spreads underneath. See a doctor if the rash covers a large area, involves the scalp or nails, or has not improved in two weeks — these usually need tablets as well. Use it only on the area and for the number of days your doctor specified. Potent steroid creams thin the skin permanently when used for too long. Never use a potent steroid cream on the face, the groin or the underarms unless your doctor has specifically told you to — the skin there is thin and absorbs much more. Do not use it on an infection. A steroid on ringworm, impetigo or herpes makes the infection worse while hiding it. Do not use leftover cream on a new rash, and never pass it to someone else. Stop and see your doctor if the area becomes more painful, weepy or crusted. Use it for the short course prescribed, usually about a week. Prolonged use of a topical antibiotic breeds resistant bacteria. See a doctor if the area becomes more red, swollen, painful or spreads, or if you develop a fever — a spreading skin infection needs tablets. Clean the area gently before each application. Do not use it on large raw areas or burns unless your doctor has said to. For external use only. Keep it away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not apply a heating pad or hot water bottle over the treated area — this can cause a burn. Do not bandage tightly over it unless your doctor has told you to. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated. Stop if the skin becomes severely irritated or blisters.

Do not take Macderm K if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes. Not for untreated bacterial, fungal or viral skin infections. Not for use in or around the eyes. Not for use on broken, infected or badly inflamed skin.