Smex Cream

Composition

Beclometasone (0.025% w/w) + Neomycin (0.5% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w)

Uses of Smex Cream

Treatment of Skin infections

• •In Treatment of Skin infections Smex Cream helps treat 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 blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching
• •redness
• •and swelling. This way it relieves the inflammation due to these infections.

How it works

Smex Cream is a combination of three medicines: Beclometasone, Neomycin and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria while Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of Smex Cream may include: