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compositionComposition:CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/W+MOMETASONE FUROATE-0.1%W/W
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Cortwell-MC Cream is used to treat eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy red patches covered with white scales), dermatoses (lesions or eruptions of the skin) and fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/W+MOMETASONE FUROATE-0.1%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Epirus Life Sciences

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cortwell-MC Cream

Cortwell-MC Cream is a topical skin medication prescribed to treat fungal infections that are accompanied by redness, swelling, and itching. It helps clear the underlying fungal infection while quickly soothing the uncomfortable inflammatory symptoms on your skin. This combination is highly effective for conditions where both inflammation and fungal growth are present.

For the best results, you should apply this cream consistently at the same times each day as directed by your doctor. It is designed only for direct application to the affected skin, and keeping the area clean and dry can significantly help speed up your recovery. Avoid covering the treated area unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.

While using Cortwell-MC Cream, you may experience mild local skin irritation, such as a slight burning or stinging sensation where the cream is applied. These mild reactions are common and usually go away on their own. However, if you notice severe skin thinning, spreading irritation, or signs of an allergic reaction, you should stop using it and contact your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have skin tuberculosis, chickenpox, herpes, or any untreated skin infections in the target area. Do not use this if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this formulation or to similar topical treatments. It is important to have your skin condition evaluated by a medical professional first.

Let your doctor know about other skin products you are using, as applying multiple topical treatments together can affect how they work. You should also consult your healthcare provider before using this cream if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or treating elderly individuals to ensure it is used safely.

This medicine is generally prescribed for short-term use only. Prolonged or repeated use, especially on the face, skin folds, or under airtight dressings, can increase the risk of steroid-related side effects such as skin thinning. Children are more likely to absorb topical corticosteroids through their skin than adults, so this medicine should only be used in children when specifically prescribed by a doctor.

Uses of Cortwell-MC Cream

Cortwell-MC Cream is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, dermatoses and fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. The detailed uses of Cortwell-MC Cream are as follows:

  • Fungal skin infections with inflammation: Cortwell-MC Cream treats infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm when they cause severe itching, redness, and swelling.
  • Infected eczema or dermatitis: It helps relieve the painful symptoms of inflamed eczema or dermatitis that have become complicated by a fungal infection.

Key Benefits

  • Relieves itching, redness, and swelling: The mometasone component helps reduce inflammation, providing quick relief from itching, redness, and irritation.
  • Treats the fungal infection: The clotrimazole component stops the growth of fungi, helping clear the infection and prevent it from spreading.
  • Supports faster skin healing: By treating both the infection and inflammation together, it allows the skin to heal more comfortably and effectively.
  • Reduces discomfort during daily activities: Relief from persistent itching and irritation helps improve comfort and makes everyday activities easier.
  • Helps prevent recurrence when used as prescribed: Completing the full course helps eliminate the fungal infection completely, reducing the chance of it coming back.

Directions for Use

  • Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Cortwell-MC Cream based on the severity of your infection.
  • Cortwell-MC Cream is for external use only.
  • Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected areas of your skin using clean, dry hands. You can also apply it with a clean cotton-wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it has disappeared.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying it unless the treatment is for your hands.
  • If Cortwell-MC Cream accidentally gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse immediately with cold water.

How Cortwell-MC Cream Works

Cortwell-MC Cream containsMometasone and Clotrimazole. Clotrimazole: Stops the growth of fungi by damaging their protective outer covering, helping clear the infection. Mometasone furoate: Reduces inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching by blocking the release of substances that cause these symptoms. Together, they treat the fungal infection while providing relief from itching, redness, and irritation, helping your skin heal.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

No interaction was found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Cortwell-MC Cream.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Cortwell-MC Cream. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cortwell-MC Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There are limited studies on how Cortwell-MC Cream affects breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor before using Cortwell-MC Cream if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cortwell-MC Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cortwell-MC Cream.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cortwell-MC Cream.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Cortwell-MC Cream is not recommended in children below two years of age. For more information, please consult your child’s doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Cortwell-MC Cream is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, it is advisable to inform your doctor before using Cortwell-MC Cream.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Cortwell-MC Cream should be used in the elderly patients only when prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Cortwell-MC Cream for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cortwell-MC Cream

Since this medicine is applied to the skin, an accidental overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems. However, if you or someone else accidentally swallows the cream, or if you apply much more than recommended over a long period, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center. If your symptoms do not improve after completing the prescribed course, or if they worsen during treatment, consult your doctor. Your condition may need further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis or rule out a resistant fungal infection or another skin condition requiring different treatment.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the area dry: Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments. Always dry your skin thoroughly after bathing, especially in skin folds.
  • Wear breathable fabrics: Choose loose-fitting clothing made of natural fibers like cotton to allow air circulation and prevent moisture buildup.
  • Avoid scratching: Scratching irritated skin can spread the infection to other parts of your body or introduce bacteria, leading to a secondary infection.
  • Do not share personal items: To prevent the spread of fungal infections, do not share towels, clothing, or hairbrushes with others.
  • Maintain a balanced diet: Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals supports your overall immune system, which helps your body fight off infections naturally.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Cortwell-MC Cream to start to work: The time required for Cortwell-MC Cream to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Cortwell-MC Cream last: The duration of action for Cortwell-MC Cream is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Cortwell-MC Cream

If you forget to apply Cortwell-MC Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular routine. Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed application.

Storage

• Store Cortwell-MC Cream at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Drug Warnings

  • For external use only: Never swallow this medicine or apply it near your eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina.
  • Check the cream before use: Do not use the medication if the tube appears damaged, leaking, or if the cream has changed color or consistency.
  • Avoid tight dressings: Do not cover the treated area with airtight bandages or plastic wraps unless directed by your doctor, as this can increase absorption and the risk of side effects.
  • Limit facial use: Be extremely cautious if applying this cream to your face, and only do so under strict medical supervision for the recommended duration.
  • Do not use on open wounds: Do not apply Cortwell-MC Cream to broken skin, deep cuts, or open wounds.
  • Complete the full course: Even if your skin starts to look better, continue using the medicine for the full duration prescribed by your doctor to prevent the infection from returning.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical steroids or skin creams: Applying other steroid creams or topical treatments at the same time may increase the risk of skin thinning or increased absorption into the body.
  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ritonavir or cobicistat): Although uncommon with topical use, these medicines may increase the absorption and steroid-related side effects of mometasone if significant amounts are absorbed through the skin, particularly when used over large areas, for prolonged periods, or under occlusive dressings.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Cortwell-MC Cream when used as directed.     
 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIFUNGALS]

FAQs

Cortwell-MC Cream is used to treat eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy red patches covered with white scales), dermatoses (lesions or eruptions of the skin) and fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch.
Cortwell-MC Cream consists of Mometasone furoate and Clotrimazole. Mometasone furoate, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandin production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that interferes with fungal growth by damaging and leaking from the fungal cell membrane. Together, they help in treating skin infections.
Cortwell-MC Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Cortwell-MC Cream unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not apply it on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Please consult your doctor before using Cortwell-MC Cream for conditions like viral skin infections, diaper rash, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), cataract and glaucoma, heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Cortwell-MC Cream or any of its components.
Cortwell-MC Cream is not recommended to use for diaper rash. Your baby's doctor may suggest other medications to treat diaper rash.
Cortwell-MC Cream, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Cortwell-MC Cream and immediately consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Please do not stop using Cortwell-MC Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your full course advised by the doctor is finished.
The side effects of Cortwell-MC Cream include dryness, itching, redness, and a burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and tend to resolve on their own over time. However, consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Yes, you can use Cortwell-MC Cream on your feet. It treats fungal skin infections, including athlete's foot (a fungal infection that causes itching, redness, and peeling between the toes) and ringworm (a fungal infection that can affect various parts of the body, including the feet).
Cortwell-MC Cream is not recommended for use on nails and scalp unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may not effectively treat fungal infections in these areas. It is used to treat fungal skin infections that can affect areas like the feet (athlete's foot), groin (jock itch), skin folds, face, arms, and legs.
You should only use Cortwell-MC Cream on your face if your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. The skin on your face is thin and sensitive, which increases the risk of side effects like skin thinning. Talk to your doctor before applying this medicine to your face.
Many patients begin to feel relief from itching and redness within a few days of starting treatment. However, it takes longer to completely clear the fungal infection. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after two weeks of consistent use.
If your symptoms do not improve after completing the prescribed course (commonly 2 to 4 weeks for many fungal skin infections), or if they become worse, consult your doctor. The infection may require further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis, identify a resistant fungus, or determine whether another skin condition is causing your symptoms.
No, you should not cover the treated area with bandages, dressings, or tight clothing unless your doctor explicitly tells you to. Covering the area can increase the amount of medicine absorbed by your skin, which may raise your risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor for specific advice.
The safety of using this medicine during pregnancy has not been fully established. It should only be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks, and under direct medical supervision. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
This medicine should only be used in children if prescribed by a doctor. Children absorb topical corticosteroids more readily than adults because of their higher skin surface area relative to body weight, which may increase the risk of side effects. Use the smallest amount needed for the shortest duration recommended by your healthcare provider.
Mild peeling can sometimes occur as your skin heals or as a mild side effect of the cream. However, if the peeling is severe, painful, or accompanied by worsening redness, stop using the cream and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
No, Cortwell-MC Cream is specifically formulated to treat fungal skin infections accompanied by inflammation. It will not cure bacterial skin infections or viral skin conditions. If you suspect you have a different type of infection, talk to your doctor.
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed application. Talk to your doctor if you have further questions.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mig 29/9 First Floor 530017 Vishakhapatnam Port Trust Andhra Pradesh - India
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