Nizoclin-B Cream

Composition of Nizoclin-B Cream

Nizoclin-B Cream contains Beclometasone (0.025% w/w) + Ketoconazole (2% w/w). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid and Antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Nizoclin-B Cream

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Nizoclin-B Cream is a combination of two medicines
• Ketoconazole and Beclometasone
• used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include infections like athlete’s foot
• ringworm
• vaginal thrush
• and sweat rash. Ketoconazole works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi
• thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. Beclometasone blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching
• redness
• and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed
• even if your symptoms disappear
• otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating
• this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured
• you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

How Nizoclin-B Cream works

Nizoclin-B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Ketoconazole, which treats fungal skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Ketoconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

How to take Nizoclin-B 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.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Nizoclin-B Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. It is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Nizoclin-B Cream

Most side effects of Nizoclin-B 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 Nizoclin-B Cream

Warnings and precautions

Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children. 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.

Do not take Nizoclin-B if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever. No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Nizoclin-B 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 Nizoclin-B Cream

This combination medicine helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi. It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color. It is not taken orally, so it does not cause many side effects. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects. It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these area. Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CANIXA LIFE SCIENCE

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid and Antifungal