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Grm Ointment is a corticosteroid medicine which is used in the treatment of autoimmune skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. This medicine contains halobetasol and mupirocin which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation and thus reduces swelling, redness, and itching. Common side effects include itching, redness, burning or stinging sensation at the application site. It is an external preparation. Hence avoid contact with eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bio Swizz Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Grm Ointment

Grm Ointment is a prescription topical ointment designed to treat skin conditions that are swollen, red, itchy, and complicated by a bacterial infection. It targets both severe inflammation and bacterial presence at the same time to help clear up stubborn skin flare-ups. This medicine is typically prescribed for short-term use to restore your skin's health.

For the best results, you must apply Grm Ointment consistently at the exact times recommended by your doctor. Because it is a topical ointment, it is applied directly to the skin and can be used without regard to food or meal times. Simple lifestyle habits, such as keeping the affected skin clean, dry, and protected from friction, will also help speed up your recovery.

While using Grm Ointment, some people may experience mild, temporary reactions like burning, stinging, or redness at the application site. However, if you notice spreading skin irritation, extreme thinning of the skin, or signs of a severe allergic reaction, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor.

Do not use this medicine if you have untreated viral skin infections, such as chickenpox or herpes, or fungal infections like athlete's foot. Before starting your treatment, talk to your doctor if you have diabetes, poor blood circulation, or a weakened immune system, as these conditions may require special care.

Although topical medicines have a low risk of systemic interactions (interactions that affect your whole body rather than just the skin), you should tell your doctor if you are using other prescription skin creams, alcohol, or tobacco. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an elderly patient, consult your healthcare provider to ensure that using Grm Ointment is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Grm Ointment

It is used to treat skin conditions that are swollen, red, itchy, and complicated by a bacterial infection.

  • Infected Eczema: Grm Ointment helps by reducing severe itching, redness, and swelling while clearing up the bacterial infection that often develops in cracked, scratched skin.
  • Infected Dermatitis: This ointment calms red, irritated skin flare-ups caused by contact with allergens or irritants, while simultaneously fighting off harmful bacteria.
  • Psoriasis with Secondary Infection (off-label use): For plaque psoriasis that has become infected due to scratching, Grm Ointment relieves scaling and inflammation while treating the bacterial presence. This is an off-label use and should only be used under the guidance of a dermatologist after proper assessment. 

Key Benefits

This medicine brings several key health benefits:

  • Relieves itching and inflammation: Grm Ointment provides rapid relief from intense itching, redness, and swelling, which helps prevent the urge to scratch and break the skin further. This allows your skin barrier to heal in a peaceful environment.
  • Simplifies treatment: Combining two actions in one application, it simplifies your treatment routine, eliminating the need to apply separate skin-soothing and antibacterial creams. This makes it easier to stay consistent with your daily treatment plan.
  • Treats bacterial skin infections: It targets the root cause of bacterial skin infections, promoting faster healing of skin sores, oozing lesions, and painful crusts. This helps you get back to your comfortable, everyday routine much quicker.
Side effects of Grm Ointment 10 gm
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.
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms, as stinging can disturb your regular patterns.
  • Avoid postures that put much pressure on the body area where stinging is felt.
  • If you have a vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly to improve inner strength.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions to prevent stinging.
  • Massage the affected area gently to get temporary relief.
  • 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.
Managing Medication-Triggered Erythema (Redness of the Skin or Skin redness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Directions for Use

  • Apply Grm Ointment once or twice a day based on the severity of the condition. However, follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dosage and timing for optimal results.
  • Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it has disappeared.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying Grm Ointment on the affected areas unless the treatment is for the hands.

How Grm Ointment Works

Grm Ointment contains two active ingredients that work together to heal infected, irritated skin. They attack the problem from two different angles to provide comprehensive relief. Halobetasol is a highly potent topical steroid. It works inside the skin cells to block the release of natural chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and itching. This rapidly calms down the body's overactive inflammatory response in the treated area. Mupirocin is a targeted topical antibiotic. It blocks a key tool bacteria need to make proteins. Without these proteins, the bacteria cannot grow or multiply, allowing the skin infection to clear up completely.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Grm Ointment.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Grm Ointment affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Grm Ointment if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Grm Ointment 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 Grm Ointment.

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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 Grm Ointment.

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Children

Caution

Grm Ointment is generally not recommended for children below 13 years of age since it contains a corticosteroid, Halobetasol. If prescribed for children, your doctor may ask you to stop the course within five days.

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Heart

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Grm Ointment.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Grm Ointment in elderly patients, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Grm Ointment

If you accidentally swallow the medication or apply a very large amount over a wide area for a long period, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep skin clean and dry: Wash the affected areas with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser to avoid irritating the infection.
  • Avoid scratching: Scratching can damage the skin barrier and introduce new bacteria. Keep your fingernails trimmed short to prevent accidental scratching.
  • Wear loose, breathable clothing: Tight clothing can trap heat and sweat, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and worsening skin inflammation. Choose loose, soft cotton fabrics.
  • Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps maintain skin hydration from the inside out, supporting the natural healing process of your skin barrier.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Grm Ointment to start to work: The time required for Grm Ointment to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Grm Ointment last: The duration of action for Grm Ointment is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Grm Ointment

If you forget to apply Grm Ointment, 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 normal routine. Do not apply a double layer to make up for a missed application.

Storage

• Store Grm Ointment at room temperature. Do not store above 25°C (77°F). • Keep the container tightly closed when not in use to protect the medicine from moisture and air.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect before use: Always inspect the tube before use; do not use the ointment if the seal is broken or if the product looks discoloured or separated.
  • Avoid contact with sensitive areas: Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other sensitive areas. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with cool water.
  • Do not apply to certain areas: Do not use Grm Ointment on your face, groin, or underarms unless your doctor explicitly instructs you to, as these areas have thinner skin and are more prone to side effects.
  • Use only as prescribed: Do not use this medicine for longer than the prescribed period, as prolonged use of strong topical steroids can lead to skin thinning or hormonal imbalances.
  • Do not share your medicine: Do not share Grm Ointment with anyone else, even if they have similar skin symptoms, as it is custom-prescribed for your specific infection and skin type.
  • Children: Use in children only under a doctor's supervision, as they may absorb more of the medicine through the skin, increasing the risk of side effects.
  • Worsening symptoms: Seek medical advice if the redness, swelling, pain, or infection worsens, or if new symptoms develop while using the medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact.

  • Other topical corticosteroids or irritating skin creams: Using them at the same time may increase the risk of skin thinning or severe irritation.
  • Other topical antibiotics: Avoid using them on the same area unless advised by your doctor, as concurrent use is generally not recommended and may reduce effectiveness or increase the risk of bacterial resistance.
     
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 Grm Ointment 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

[ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Grm Ointment is a dermatological medication, primarily used to treat various skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (red patches on the skin with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), allergies, rash, and impetigo.
Grm Ointment consists of Mupirocin and Halobetasol. These two medicines treat various skin infections by relieving itchiness, redness and preventing the microbial growth responsible for infections.
Grm Ointment is not recommended for use in diaper rash. Your baby's paediatrician will suggest other medicines to treat diaper rash.
Please do not stop using Grm Ointment on your own even if the symptoms are relieved. Your symptoms may improve before the skin infection is completely cured. Continue using Grm Ointment until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
It is advised to avoid using any cosmetic products while being treated with Grm Ointment to prevent any interaction or skin irritation.
Grm Ointment is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Grm Ointment unless the doctor advises doing so. Do not apply Grm Ointment on mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water.
You should avoid using Grm Ointment on your face unless your doctor specifically tells you to. The skin on your face is very thin and sensitive, which increases the risk of side effects like skin thinning or acne-like breakouts. Talk to your doctor for advice on treating facial skin.
Do not cover the treated area with bandages, dressings, or airtight wraps unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. Covering the area can significantly increase the amount of medication absorbed through your skin, which raises the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor for specific instructions.
Grm Ointment should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Because it contains a highly potent steroid, your doctor will need to evaluate your situation carefully. Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
You should continue to use Grm Ointment for the exact duration prescribed by your doctor, even if your skin looks and feels better. Stopping too early can allow the bacterial infection to return or become resistant to treatment. Talk to your doctor before stopping the medication early.
Yes, prolonged or improper use of strong topical steroids can lead to skin thinning, stretch marks, or visible blood vessels. This risk is higher if used on sensitive skin areas or under tight bandages. Always use it exactly as prescribed, and talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in your skin texture.
There are no known direct interactions between alcohol and topical applications of Grm Ointment. However, alcohol can sometimes worsen underlying skin inflammation or dry out your skin, which may delay healing. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalised lifestyle advice.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

new no 241 old no 92/15, sathangadu colony street, tiruvottiyur, chennai - 600019
Other Info - GRM0001
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