Trioderm Plus Ointment

Composition of Trioderm Plus Ointment

Trioderm Plus Ointment contains Clotrimazole 1% w/w + Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025% w/w + Neomycin 0.5% w/w. It belongs to the Antifungal, Corticosteroid / calcineurin inhibitor and Topical antibacterial class of medicines.

Uses of Trioderm Plus Ointment

• This medicine is used in the treatment of fungal skin infection
• ringworm
• athlete's foot
• dandruff
• nail fungal infection
• eczema
• dermatitis
• psoriasis
• skin inflammation and itching
• skin infection
• infected wounds
• impetigo and boils.

Key benefits

• Acts directly on the infected skin
• Little absorption into the body
• Rapid relief of itching and inflammation
• Acts where it is applied
• Treats a localised infection without whole-body antibiotics

How to take Trioderm Plus Ointment

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.

Side effects of Trioderm Plus Ointment

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

• Burning or stinging
• Redness
• Itching
• Dryness
• Peeling
• Thinning of the skin
• Stretch marks
• Acne
• Change in skin colour

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 Trioderm Plus Ointment

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.

Do not take Trioderm Plus 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.