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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Elmovel TF Gel

Elmovel TF Gel is a prescription topical cream used to treat various fungal skin infections that are accompanied by redness, swelling, and severe itching. It is commonly prescribed for conditions like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm when the skin is highly inflamed. This medication works by targeting both the fungal infection itself and the body's inflammatory response to provide comprehensive relief.

For the best results, this cream must be applied consistently at the exact frequency recommended by your doctor. It is designed for external use on the skin only and should be applied to clean, dry areas. Alongside using this medication, keeping the affected skin clean and dry and wearing loose-fitting clothing can help speed up your recovery.

While this cream is highly effective, some people may experience mild local side effects, such as a temporary burning sensation, skin dryness, or redness at the application site. If you experience severe burning, skin thinning, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using the cream and consult your doctor immediately.

Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you have any pre-existing skin conditions, viral skin infections, or a weakened immune system. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its components. It is also important to let your healthcare provider know if you are treating a large area of skin.

Avoid applying other medicated creams or ointments to the same area unless directed by your doctor, as they may interfere with how this medicine works. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as elderly individuals, should consult their doctor before starting treatment to ensure it is safe for their specific situation.

Uses of Elmovel TF Gel

Elmovel TF Gel is used to treat various fungal skin infections. The detailed uses of Elmovel TF Gel are as follows:

  • Fungal skin infections with inflammation: Treats the underlying fungal growth while simultaneously reducing the accompanying redness, swelling, and severe itching.
  • Athlete's foot (tinea pedis): Targets fungal infections between the toes and calms the painful, itchy, and inflamed skin cracks associated with it.
  • Jock itch (tinea cruris): Clears fungal infections in the groin area, providing rapid relief from intense itching, redness, and chafing.
  • Ringworm (tinea corporis): Resolves circular, itchy fungal rashes on the body and calms the surrounding inflamed, scaly skin.

Key Benefits

Elmovel TF Gel helps treat inflammatory fungal skin infections by combining an antifungal medicine with an anti-inflammatory agent. It relieves uncomfortable symptoms while clearing the infection and supporting faster skin healing.

  • Treats the Infection and Relieves Symptoms: By eliminating the fungi causing the infection and reducing inflammation, Elmovel TF Gel helps relieve itching, burning, redness, and irritation while treating the underlying condition.
  • Promotes Faster Skin Healing: By controlling inflammation and reducing the urge to scratch, Elmovel TF Gel helps protect the skin barrier, supports faster healing, and lowers the risk of further skin damage.
  • Provides Targeted Local Treatment: Applied directly to the affected area, Elmovel TF Gel delivers medicine where it is needed most while minimising absorption into the rest of the body, reducing the risk of systemic side effects.

Directions for Use

  • Elmovel TF Gel is typically used 2 times a day. However, follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication for effective results.
  • Apply with clean and dry hands on the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab.
  • It is for external use only.
  • Wash your hands before and after using the product on the affected areas, unless the treatment is for the hands.

How Elmovel TF Gel Works

Elmovel TF Gel works through a combination of two active mechanisms that target both the cause and the symptoms of your skin condition. The first component, terbinafine hydrochloride, is an antifungal agent that stops the growth of fungi. It does this by damaging the fungal cell membranes, causing the fungal cells to break open and die, which effectively clears the infection over time. The second component, mometasone furoate, is a mild-to-moderate topical steroid that targets the body's inflammatory response. When your skin is infected, your immune system releases chemicals that cause blood vessels to widen, leading to redness, swelling, and itching. The steroid component blocks the release of these inflammatory chemicals, rapidly calming the skin and providing relief from discomfort.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Elmovel TF Gel.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Elmovel TF Gel.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult the doctor before using Elmovel TF Gel if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Elmovel TF Gel has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

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 Elmovel TF Gel.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Elmovel TF Gel.

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Children

Unsafe

Elmovel TF Gel is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Elmovel TF Gel is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, it is advisable to inform your doctor before using Elmovel TF Gel.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Elmovel TF Gel should be used in the elderly patients only when prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Elmovel TF Gel for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Elmovel TF Gel

This medicine is for topical use only. If you accidentally swallow the cream, or if it is applied excessively to large areas of the skin for a prolonged period, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the affected skin clean and dry, as fungi thrive in warm, dark, and humid conditions.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing made of natural, breathable fabrics like cotton to reduce friction and sweat accumulation.
  • Do not share personal items such as towels, clothing, bedsheets, or shoes with others to avoid spreading the fungal infection.
  • Change your socks and underwear daily, especially after exercising or sweating heavily.
  • Avoid scratching the affected area, as this can break the skin, delay healing, and introduce bacterial infections.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Elmovel TF Gel to start to work: The time required for Elmovel TF Gel to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Elmovel TF Gel last: The duration of action for Elmovel TF Gel is unknown.

What if you forget to take Elmovel TF Gel

If you forget to apply the 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 the cream at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).• Do not freeze this medication, and keep it away from direct heat and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid getting this cream in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other sensitive mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with cool water.
  • Do not use this cream on your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor has specifically directed you to do so.
  • Inspect the tube before use; do not use the cream if the tube is punctured, leaking, or if the cream has changed colour or consistency.
  • Do not use this medicine for longer than the prescribed duration, as prolonged use of topical steroids can cause skin thinning or absorption into the bloodstream.
  • Avoid using other topical products on the same area unless advised by your healthcare provider.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical steroids: Avoid using other steroid-containing creams or ointments on the same area, as this can increase the risk of skin thinning or systemic absorption.
  • Other antifungal creams: Consult your doctor before using other topical antifungals simultaneously, as they may interfere with how this medicine works.
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 Elmovel TF Gel 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

Elmovel TF Gel is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal skin infections. It is used to treat various skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor (lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs).
Elmovel TF Gel consists of Mometasone furoate and Terbinafine hydrochloride. Mometasone furoate works by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Terbinafine hydrochloride interferes with fungi growth leading to fungal cell death.
Elmovel TF Gel is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Elmovel TF Gel unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Elmovel TF Gel on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Please consult your doctor before using Elmovel TF Gel if you have other viral skin infections, diaper rash, diabetes, poor blood circulation, immune system problems, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), cataract and glaucoma, heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Elmovel TF Gel or any of its components.
Elmovel TF Gel consists of corticosteroid (Mometasone) that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Elmovel TF Gel if you are diabetic.
Elmovel TF Gel is not recommended to use for diaper rash, since it contains a corticosteroid, Mometasone furoate. Your baby's paediatrician may suggest other medications for the treatment of diaper rash.
Elmovel TF Gel, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Elmovel TF Gel and immediately consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Please do not stop using Elmovel TF Gel on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until the full course advised by the doctor is finished.
You should avoid using this cream on your face unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. The skin on the face is highly sensitive and prone to thinning from steroid-containing products. Talk to your doctor for advice on facial skin concerns.
If your skin condition does not improve or worsens after two weeks of consistent application, stop using the cream and contact your healthcare provider. They may need to re-evaluate your diagnosis. Talk to your doctor.
You should only use this cream during pregnancy if your doctor has determined that the benefits outweigh the potential risks to the baby. Topical steroids and antifungals should be used with caution during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor.
This medication should be used in children only under the direct supervision of a paediatrician. Children are more sensitive to the effects of topical steroids, which can affect their growth and development if used improperly. Talk to your doctor.
It is best to avoid applying cosmetics, sunscreens, or heavy moisturisers over the treated skin area immediately after applying this cream. Doing so can affect how the medicine is absorbed. Talk to your doctor.
If you stop using the cream too early, the fungus may not be completely eliminated, and your skin infection or symptoms could return. Always complete the full course of treatment prescribed by your doctor, even if your skin looks clear. Talk to your doctor.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116
Other Info - ELM0054
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