Mometasone Furoate & Terbinafine HCL Cream

Mometasone Furoate & Terbinafine HCL Cream

Mometasone Furoate + Terbinafine Hydrochloride is a topical dermatological medicine that is used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It is employed in the treatment of several skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor (lightening or darkening of neck, chest, arm, or leg skin). Fungal infection is the result of a fungus infecting and invading the skin tissue.

Mometasone Furoate + Terbinafine Hydrochloride is a fixed-dose combination of two medications, i.e.,: Mometasone furoate (corticosteroid) and Terbinafine hydrochloride (antifungal). Mometasone furoate inhibits the formation of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that cause redness, swelling, and itching in the affected area. Terbinafine hydrochloride inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane (a substance found within the fungi to help maintain cell integrity) and leads to fungal cell death.

Benefits:

• Mometasone Furoate + terbinafine Hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of fungal skin infections including athlete’s foot, jock itch, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.
• Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid that inhibits the formation of prostaglandins, which are chemical messengers that initiate the inflammatory process and which cause redness, swelling, inflammation, and itching in the affected area.
• It is effective for the treatment of inflammation and itchiness related to eczema and psoriasis.
• Terbinafine hydrochloride is an antifungal agent, which treats fungal infections by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, eventually causing a death of the fungal cell.

Uses:

Mometasone + Terbinafine is used in the treatment of skin infections caused by fungi. Mometasone and Terbinafine medications are used for skin infections. Mometasone is a steroid that suppresses the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause skin redness, swelling, and itching. Terbinafine is an antifungal, that inhibits the growth of fungi by preventing the fungi from forming their protective coating.

Directions to use:

• Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is usually applied 2 times a day.
• Use as instructed by your doctor for the dosage and time of application for good results.
• Use with clean and dry hands on the affected skin.
• Wash hands before and after applying the product on the affected area unless the condition is on the hands.

Storage:

Store this cream in a cool, dry place or at room temperature. Avoid exposing this cream to direct sunlight.

Side Effects:

• Peeling of the skin
• Itching
• Irritation
• Dryness
• Redness
• Burning feeling

Precautions:

• Apply Mometasone + Terbinafine to the affected area only as advised by your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine more than the recommended doses or for longer than intended by your doctor.
• Before applying, cleanse the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
• Avoid applying it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Wash with cold water if you accidentally apply it in these regions.
• Discontinue the use of Mometasone + Terbinafine and consult your doctor if you experience any redness or any other type of skin infection.
• Tell your doctor if the affected area of skin does not recover after 2-6 weeks of therapy.
• It is best not to scratch or touch the infected skin since this can aggravate the condition.