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Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is used to treat various fungal and bacterial skin infections. It treats skin inflammation due to allergies or irritants, eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), ringworm, athlete's foot (fungal infection between the toes), jock itch (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks), candidiasis (yeast infection), insect bites, and stings. It stops the growth of fungi and bacteria. Also, it blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers), which makes the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. It may cause common side effects such as erythema (redness of the skin), stinging, blistering, peeling, pruritus (irritation of the skin causing an urge to scratch), itching, dryness and burning sensation at the application site.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

BECLOMETASONE-0.03%W/W+CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/W+NEOMYCIN-0.5%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm

This combination topical skin medication is used to treat mixed skin infections that present with redness, swelling, and itching. It works by targeting bacterial and fungal overgrowth while simultaneously calming localised skin inflammation. It is commonly prescribed for infected eczema, dermatitis, and other inflamed skin conditions where a secondary infection is suspected.

For the best results, apply this medication consistently at the same times every day as directed by your doctor. It is typically applied once or twice daily as a thin layer onto the clean, dry affected skin. Keeping the skin dry and clean, and wearing loose-fitting cotton clothing, will help support your recovery.

While using this medicine, you may notice mild local side effects such as a temporary burning sensation, dryness, or slight redness. These issues are usually mild and resolve on their own as your skin adjusts. However, if you experience severe skin peeling, worsening infection, or signs of an allergic reaction, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you have viral skin infections like cold sores, skin tuberculosis, or severely broken skin. You should not use this product if you have a known allergy to any topical steroid, antibacterial, or antifungal agents. It is also generally not recommended for very young children unless a paediatrician specifically advises it.

Avoid applying other topical creams, ointments, or cosmetics to the same skin area at the same time. Leave a gap of at least 30 minutes between different topical products unless your doctor advises otherwise. Because this is a topical treatment, interactions with alcohol or smoking are highly unlikely, though keeping healthy habits supports overall skin health. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is used to treat mixed skin infections. The detailed uses of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm are as follows:

  • Inflammatory skin infections: Reduces redness, swelling, and severe itching associated with conditions like eczema or dermatitis when a secondary bacterial or fungal infection is present or suspected.
  • Bacterial skin infections: Clears complicating bacterial overgrowth that can prevent normal skin healing.
  • Fungal skin infections: Eradicates underlying yeast or fungal infections, such as ringworm or sweat rashes, in the affected area.

Key Benefits

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm helps manage complex skin infections and inflammatory skin conditions by combining ingredients that reduce inflammation while targeting both bacterial and fungal organisms. This multi-action approach helps relieve symptoms and supports effective healing of affected skin.

  • Helps Relieve Itching, Burning, and Skin Irritation: The anti-inflammatory component helps reduce itching, redness, burning, and swelling, providing rapid relief and improving overall comfort.
  • Helps Control Bacterial and Fungal Infections: By targeting a broad range of infection-causing organisms, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm helps treat the underlying infection and prevents it from spreading to surrounding skin.
  • Supports Faster Skin Healing: By reducing inflammation and controlling infection, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm promotes restoration of the skin's natural barrier, helping damaged skin recover more effectively and supporting healthier-looking skin.
Side effects of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm
  • Burning sensation is an abnormal side effect that needs medical attention. To relieve the burning feeling, your doctor may prescribe painkillers or antidepressants.
  • Focused exercises can improve strength and reduce burning by soothing muscles.
  • Change in lifestyle and improving nutrition can reduce the causes of burning sensation and provide relief.
  • Your doctor may suggest nerve block injections as it is related to sensation in the skin.
  • Burning feeling in a specific area would need mild electrical currents to reduce pain that targets the nerve affected. This practice must be done only if your doctor mentions it.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce irritation.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin soothing.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered Stinging:
  • If you experience burning or stinging sensations and suspect that they may be related to medication, consult a doctor or healthcare expert to determine the cause and best course of treatment.
  • Avoid harsh products, extreme temperatures, and other potential irritants that may exacerbate burning or stinging.
  • Your healthcare professional may recommend applying a soothing or protective agent, such as a cream, gel, or ointment, to help alleviate burning or stinging.
  • Follow your healthcare professional's advice on how to care for the affected area, as gentle cleaning and care instructions may vary depending on the location and severity of the burning or stinging.
  • Schedule follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor your symptoms and adjust your treatment plan as needed. If the burning or irritation persists or worsens, seek medical attention.

Directions for Use

Always follow your doctor's exact instructions. For general use, please follow these steps:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the medication, unless your hands are the area being treated.
  • Gently clean and completely dry the affected skin area.
  • Apply a thin film of the cream or ointment to the affected area and rub it in gently.
  • Do not cover the treated area with bandages, tight wraps, or plastic dressings unless specifically told to do so by your doctor, as this can increase medicine absorption and the risk of side effects.

How Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm Works

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm contains three distinct active components, beclometasone, neomycin and clotrimazole, that work together to restore skin health. The steroid component, beclometasone, reduces swelling and redness. It stops cells from releasing the natural chemical signals that trigger inflammation and intense itching. The antibacterial component, neomycin, stops bacteria from producing the essential proteins they need to grow and multiply, successfully clearing the bacterial infection. The antifungal component, clotrimazole, works by blocking the production of ergosterol, an essential substance that helps maintain the fungal cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol, the fungal cell membrane becomes damaged and unable to function properly, leading to the death of the fungal cells and helping clear the infection.
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Alcohol

Caution

No interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how the Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream on your breasts, don't do this immediately before giving a feed.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm 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 before using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm.

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Children

Caution

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is not recommended for children below nine years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Fourderm RF Cream 5 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 Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm

Do not apply Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm in large amounts or use it for a longer time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the affected skin clean and completely dry, as bacteria and fungi thrive in warm, damp environments.
  • Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing made of natural fibres like cotton to minimise skin friction and sweat buildup.
  • Avoid scratching, picking, or rubbing the infected skin, as this can damage the skin barrier and spread the infection to other areas.
  • Do not share personal items like towels, clothing, or bedding with others to prevent the spread of skin infections.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm to start to work: The time required for Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm last: The duration of action for Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is unknown.

What if you forget to take Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm

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

Storage

• Store this medication at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C. • Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not apply this medication to open wounds, deep cuts, or severely raw skin.
  • Keep the cream away from your eyes, nose, mouth, and other sensitive mucous membranes; rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs.
  • Check the tube seal before first use; do not use the product if the tube appears damaged or if the cream has changed colour.
  • Do not use this cream for longer than the prescribed duration, as prolonged topical steroid use can lead to permanent skin thinning or stretch marks.
  • If treating a child's diaper area, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants, as these act as airtight dressings and can increase unwanted absorption.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Applying other topical creams, ointments, or cosmetics on the exact same skin area at the same time may prevent Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm from working properly. Keep a gap of at least 30 minutes between applying different skin products.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Viral skin infections: Do not use this medicine on skin affected by viral conditions like shingles, chickenpox, or herpes simplex, as steroids can worsen viral infections.
  • Skin tuberculosis: Avoid using this product if you have tuberculosis infections of the skin, as it may interfere with your body's response to the infection.
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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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is used to treat various fungal and bacterial skin infections. It treats skin inflammation due to allergies or irritants, eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy red patches covered with white scales), ringworm, athlete's foot (fungal infection between the toes), jock itch (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks), candidiasis (yeast infection), insect bites, and stings.
Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm consists of Clotrimazole, Neomycin and Beclometasone. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi's growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin is an antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Beclometasone, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.
Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm on sunburns, open wounds, lesions and blisters.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm if you are using more than one topical medicine.
Please do not stop using Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm on your own even if the symptoms are relieved. Your symptoms may improve before the skin infection is completely cured. Continue the usage of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
Generally, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm starts working within a few hours. However, its effectiveness depends on the severity of the infection, dose, and frequency of administration. To ensure optimal effectiveness and minimize side effects, follow your doctor's instructions on dosing and treatment duration.
When used as directed by the doctor, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is generally safe. However, like all medications, it might cause negative effects and interact with other medications. To reduce your risk, follow your doctor's instructions, report any pre-existing or present medical issues, and share your drug history. Please notify your healthcare practitioner of any allergies or concerns.
Apply a thin layer of cream with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab on the skin. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands before and after applying the cream on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.
Don't take more than the recommended dose of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm, as overusing it may not provide additional relief and instead increases the risk of adverse effects such as skin thinning, changes in skin colour, excessive hair growth, and secondary infections. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dose and duration for optimal results without side effects.
Do not use Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm on open wounds, blisters, and lesions. Moreover, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is not intended for oral, ophthalmic (eye), or intravaginal use.
Store Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm in its original container, keeping it cool, dry, and out of sunlight. Ensure it is out of the reach of children.
The common side effects of the Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm may include erythema (redness of the skin), stinging, blistering, peeling, pruritus (irritation of the skin causing an urge to scratch), itching, dryness and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.
The key components of Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm are Clotrimazole (antifungal), Neomycin (antibiotic) and Beclometasone (steroid).
You should only use Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm on your face if your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. The skin on your face is delicate, and steroid-containing creams can cause skin thinning or colour changes if used there long-term. Talk to your doctor for advice.
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor determines that the benefits outweigh any potential risks. Avoid applying it to large skin areas or using it for a long time. Talk to your doctor to discuss your options.
No, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is not recommended for ordinary diaper rash unless prescribed by a paediatrician. The strong ingredients can be absorbed too easily through a baby's thin skin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for gentle alternatives.
Since this is a topical cream applied directly to the skin, moderate alcohol consumption is unlikely to interact with Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm. However, keeping healthy habits supports your body's natural healing processes. Talk to your doctor if you have further concerns.
No, Fourderm RF Cream 5 gm is not designed to treat viral infections like cold sores, shingles, or chickenpox. Applying a steroid-containing cream to a viral infection can worsen the condition or cause it to spread. Talk to your doctor for an appropriate antiviral treatment.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
Other Info - FOU0042

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