Nadoxin-C Cream

Composition of Nadoxin-C Cream

Nadoxin-C Cream contains Clobetasone + Nadifloxacin. It belongs to the Systemic corticosteroid and Topical antibacterial class of medicines.

Uses of Nadoxin-C Cream

• This medicine is used in the treatment of inflammation
• allergic reactions
• autoimmune conditions
• asthma flare
• skin infection
• infected wounds
• impetigo and boils.

Key benefits

• Fast and powerful control of inflammation
• Life-saving in severe allergic and autoimmune disease
• Treats a localised infection without whole-body antibiotics

How Nadoxin-C Cream works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Clobetasone and Nadifloxacin. Clobetasone suppresses inflammation and calms an over-active immune response throughout the body. Nadifloxacin kills the bacteria infecting the skin at the place it is applied.

How to take Nadoxin-C Cream

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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 weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. It is unlikely from skin use. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Nadoxin-C Cream

Most side effects of Nadoxin-C are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Raised blood sugar
• Difficulty sleeping
• Mood change
• Indigestion
• Fluid retention
• Burning or stinging
• Itching
• Redness
• Dryness

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 Nadoxin-C Cream

Warnings and precautions

Never stop a course of more than a few days suddenly. Your body stops making its own steroid while you take these, and abrupt withdrawal can cause a dangerous collapse. Your doctor will taper the dose. Tell any doctor treating you that you take steroids, and say so urgently if you develop a serious infection, injury or need surgery — you may need a higher dose to cope. Steroids raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor it more closely during a course. Long-term use thins bones, raises the risk of infection, cataract and glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor and may add bone protection. Chickenpox and measles can be severe in people on steroids — seek advice promptly after any contact. 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.

Do not take Nadoxin-C if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment. Not for use in or around the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers together with steroids markedly raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Live vaccines are generally avoided during significant steroid treatment. No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Nadoxin-C Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Nadoxin-C Cream

Take the whole daily dose in the morning with food, unless your doctor directs otherwise — this suits the body's own rhythm and helps you sleep. Carry a steroid card or note if you are on a long course. Watch your salt, sugar and weight during the course. Wash your hands before and after applying, and cover the area if advised. Do not share towels or bedding while an infection is active.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Corticosteroid and Topical antibiotic

Drug class:

Systemic corticosteroid and Topical antibacterial