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Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections of the skin. Also, it helps to reduce swelling, itching, and redness caused due to certain skin problems. It kills bacteria and fungi. Also, it works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Some people may experience side effects such as skin peeling, dry skin, thinning of the skin, itching, pain, swelling, redness, irritation, or burning sensation at the site of application. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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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 :

CLOBETASOL-0.05%W/W+GENTAMICIN-0.1%W/W+MICONAZOLE-2%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

RSR Healthcare

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is a topical skin medication prescribed to treat various inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacterial or fungal infections. It is commonly used for eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis when there is a risk of, or an active, secondary infection. This medication combines multiple actions to target swelling, bacteria, and fungi simultaneously.

For best results, apply Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm consistently at the same times each day, exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Because it is a topical cream, it is applied directly to the skin and does not need to be timed with meals. Maintaining clean, moisturised skin and wearing loose cotton clothing can also support your recovery during treatment.

While highly effective, some patients may experience mild local skin irritation, burning, or thinning of the skin where applied. If you experience severe burning, widespread skin rash, or signs of systemic absorption like unusual weight gain, facial swelling, or muscle weakness, contact your doctor immediately.

Do not use this if you have tuberculosis of the skin, viral skin infections like shingles or chickenpox, or acne rosacea. If you have a history of skin thinning, poor blood circulation, or immune system issues, tell your doctor before starting this treatment.

Tell your health provider about other topical products you use, as they may interact or increase skin sensitivity. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly individuals should consult their doctor before using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm to ensure it is safe for their specific situation.

Uses of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is used to treat various inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacterial or fungal infections. The detailed uses of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm are as follows:

  • Inflammatory skin infections: Helps reduce redness, swelling, and itching associated with eczema, psoriasis, or severe dermatitis complicated by microbes.
  • Bacterial skin infections: Targets and eliminates harmful bacteria that can infect cracked, irritated, or broken skin surfaces.
  • Fungal skin infections: Clears fungal and yeast infections, such as ringworm or athlete's foot, that occur alongside skin inflammation.
     

Key Benefits

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm provides comprehensive treatment for inflamed skin infections by helping control inflammation while targeting both bacterial and fungal organisms that may be contributing to the condition. This multi-action approach helps relieve symptoms and supports effective healing of the affected skin.

  • Helps Relieve Itching, Redness, and Swelling: The anti-inflammatory component helps reduce itching, redness, irritation, and swelling, providing rapid comfort and helping prevent further skin damage caused by scratching.
  • Helps Control Bacterial and Fungal Growth: By targeting a broad range of infection-causing organisms, Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm helps treat the underlying infection and supports more effective recovery of affected skin areas.
  • Supports Faster Skin Healing: By reducing inflammation and controlling infection, Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm promotes restoration of the skin's natural barrier, helping improve skin appearance and reducing the risk of long-term skin damage associated with persistent irritation and infection.
     

Directions for Use

To get the full benefit of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm and minimise side effects, follow these simple guidelines:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after application.
  • Clean and completely dry the affected skin area.
  • Apply a thin film of the cream to the affected area and gently rub it in.
  • Do not cover the treated area with bandages, dressings, or tight clothing unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.
  • Avoid getting the medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on sensitive areas like the groin unless directed.
  • Always use Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, or use it for longer than recommended, as this can increase the risk of side effects.
     

How Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm Works

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm contains three active medicines that work together to treat complex skin issues. Clobetasol is a strong corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory). It works by blocking the production of chemical messengers in the body (prostaglandins) that cause swelling, redness, and severe itching. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacteria from growing on the skin by preventing them from making essential proteins they need to survive and multiply. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine. It treats fungal infections by damaging the protective cell membranes of the fungi, causing them to break open and die.
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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Do not breastfeed your baby if you have applied Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm on your breast or nipple.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, in children above 1 year, it should be used with caution and in doses only as prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm

Do not apply Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep skin well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser on untreated skin areas to maintain the skin barrier.
  • Avoid hot showers or baths, which can dry out and further irritate inflamed skin. Use lukewarm water instead.
  • Wear loose, breathable cotton clothing over the treated areas to prevent friction and sweat buildup, which can worsen fungal and bacterial infections.
  • Avoid scratching the affected areas, as this can damage the skin further, introduce new bacteria, and delay healing. Keep your fingernails trimmed short.
     

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm to start to work: The time required for Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm last: The duration of action for Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is unknown.

What if you forget to take Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule.

Storage

Store Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use. Keep this medication away from direct heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze the cream.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm on your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor specifically instructs you to, as these areas absorb steroids much more easily.
  • Avoid using this cream for more than two consecutive weeks unless closely monitored by your healthcare provider, as long-term use can thin the skin.
  • Do not use this cream on open wounds, deep cuts, or severely burnt skin.
  • Watch for signs of systemic absorption, such as extreme tiredness, weight gain, or swelling in your ankles, especially if applying to large surface areas.
  • If your skin condition does not improve after 1 week of treatment, or if it gets worse, consult your doctor.
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Using other topical corticosteroids, oral steroids, or skin products containing peeling agents at the same time may increase the risk of skin thinning or systemic side effects.


Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Diabetes: Absorbing too much corticosteroid through the skin can increase blood sugar levels, making diabetes harder to manage.
  • Immune System Suppression: Using this medicine over large areas can further weaken the body's natural defence system, making it harder to fight off other infections.
  • Skin Thinning (Atrophy): If you already have naturally thin or fragile skin, using this product may worsen skin tearing and bruising.

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FAQs

Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections of the skin. Also, it helps to reduce swelling, itching, and redness caused due to certain skin problems.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm contains Clobetasol, Gentamicin and Miconazole. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that acts inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any allergens, such chemicals are released normally. Gentamicin is an antibiotic that causes bacteria to produce faulty and abnormal proteins. Thereby, kills the bacteria and clears the infection. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Miconazole is an antifungal that works by causing holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi.
You are recommended to use Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsen after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm, please consult a doctor.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
It might be harmful if Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is swallowed. Seek immediate medical attention if you have swallowed the medicine.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm be used in children if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in children.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is a combination medicine. It contains a steroid, antibiotic and antifungal agent.
Consult the doctor before using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm if you have a history of rashes to other medicines. Your doctor will prescribe Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm if you are not allergic to any of its components.
Avoid applying Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm in private parts unless advised otherwise by the doctor.
Yes, Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm can be used for fungal as well as bacterial skin infections.
It is not known if Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is effective for ringworm infections. Please consult the doctor before using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm for ringworm infection.
No, Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm should not be used for fairness. It is used to treat bacterial and fungal skin infections only.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm may cause side effects like skin peeling, dry skin, thinning of the skin, itching, pain, swelling, redness, irritation, or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
Take a small amount of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid contact of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm with nose, mouth, or eyes. In case Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm if hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection. Avoid using Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm on damaged or broken skin or within skin folds.
Using a higher than the recommended dose of Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm for long periods may increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, use Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm only as prescribed by the doctor.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is contraindicated if you are allergic to any of its components.
Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm should be used while pregnant or breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Store Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
No, you should not use Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm on diaper rash or on infants unless specifically directed by a paediatrician. The potent steroid component can easily absorb through a baby's thin skin and cause serious side effects. Talk to your doctor for safer alternatives.
You should not cover the treated skin with bandages, plastic wraps, or tight dressings unless your doctor specifically tells you to. Covering the area can significantly increase how much medicine your skin absorbs, raising the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor.
any patients begin to notice relief from itching and redness within a few days. However, you should complete the full course prescribed by your doctor even if your skin looks better. If there is no improvement after one week, talk to your doctor.
No, Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is not designed for acne. In fact, using potent steroid creams on the face can make acne worse or trigger a condition called steroid-induced acne. Talk to your doctor for appropriate acne treatments.
Rinse your eyes thoroughly with cool, clean water immediately. If you experience persistent burning, pain, or changes in your vision, contact an eye specialist or talk to your doctor right away.
You should avoid applying Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm to large open wounds, deep cuts, or severely broken skin, as this can cause too much of the medication to enter your bloodstream. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about where to apply the cream.
Since Dermit Skin Cream 15 gm is a topical cream applied to the skin, moderate alcohol consumption is unlikely to interact with it. However, if you have a severe skin infection or are taking other oral medications, it is best to talk to your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 107, Rsr House, Motinagar, Near Main Road,, Karnal, Haryana, 132001, India
Other Info - DER0652

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