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Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi. It works by killing infection-causing bacteria & fungi and inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as application site reactions. It is for external use only.

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Written By Dr. Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Unichem International

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is a topical combination medicine used to treat certain mixed skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi while also reducing redness, swelling, itching, and inflammation. It should be used only on the affected skin and exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Some people may experience mild side effects such as skin peeling, redness, or a slight burning sensation at the application site. These are usually temporary. Stop using the medicine and seek medical attention if you develop severe irritation, deep blistering, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or other signs of a serious allergic reaction. Do not use this medicine if you have viral skin infections (such as chickenpox or herpes) or tuberculosis of the skin. Tell your doctor before use if you have poor blood circulation or a weakened immune system.

Because this medicine is applied to the skin, only a small amount is usually absorbed into the bloodstream when used as directed. Avoid using other medicated skin products in the same area unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using this medicine for an older adult, consult your healthcare provider before use. This medicine that combines four active ingredients in one cream is commonly prescribed in India for selected skin infections but is not a standard treatment recommended by many international evidence-based guidelines. Use it only under the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. 

Uses of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Mixed Skin Infections: Treats complicated skin infections caused by fungi, bacteria, and other microbes simultaneously, while reducing redness and irritation.
  • Fungal Skin Infections: Manages conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch by clearing fungi and relieving intense itching.
  • Bacterial Skin Infections: Clears up bacterial skin issues that cause swelling, pus, and pain.
  • Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Calms severe swelling, scaling, and redness associated with infected eczema or dermatitis.

Key Benefits

It provides rapid, multi-action relief from uncomfortable skin conditions. By targeting both the root cause of the infection and the accompanying inflammation, it stops itching and pain, allowing your skin to heal much faster. Key benefits of this treatment include:

  • Fast Itching Relief: Quickly relieves itching and irritation, helping you feel more comfortable and reducing the urge to scratch.
  • Calms Inflammation: Helps calm inflammation, redness, and swelling, making the affected skin feel more comfortable.
  • Supports Faster Healing: By treating the infection and reducing inflammation at the same time, this medicine helps the affected skin heal faster when used as prescribed.
     

Directions for Use

  • Apply Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment 1 to 2 times daily or as advised by your doctor.
  • Clean and dry the affected area. Apply Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment to the affected area and rub in gently until it is fully absorbed.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after applying Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment. Avoid applying near the eyes, nose and mouth. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of water.

How Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment Works

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment contains clobetasol, ofloxacin, ornidazole, and terbinafine. The first active ingredient, clobetasol, is a superpotent (Class I) corticosteroid that reduces redness, swelling, itching, and inflammation. Because it is highly potent, it should be applied in a thin layer and used only for the duration recommended by your doctor. The second active ingredient, ofloxacin, is an antibiotic that blocks the enzyme bacteria need to copy their DNA. This prevents bacteria from multiplying and helps clear the infection. The third active ingredient, ornidazole, mainly works against anaerobic bacteria, germs that can grow even without oxygen, which are often involved in mixed skin infections. It is also active against certain protozoa, although its primary role in this topical combination is to treat anaerobic bacterial infections. The fourth active ingredient, terbinafine, inhibits an enzyme needed to produce ergosterol, a substance essential for keeping the fungal cell membrane intact. Without enough ergosterol, the membrane is damaged, and the fungus dies. Together, these four active ingredients help reduce inflammation while treating bacterial, anaerobic, and fungal infections.
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is safe in the patient with a history of liver disease. However, if you have any concerns regarding the use of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is safe in the patient with a history of kidney disease. However, if you have any concerns regarding the use of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years as the safety and efficacy have not established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment should be used in elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment in older adults, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment

An overdose of a topical cream is unlikely when used as directed. However, if it's accidentally swallowed or applied in excessive amounts over large areas of the skin for a prolonged period, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the Skin Dry and Clean: Fungi and bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments. Always dry your skin thoroughly after bathing, paying extra attention to skin folds.
  • Wear Loose, Breathable Clothing: Choose loose cotton clothes to prevent friction, sweat build-up, and skin irritation in the affected areas.
  • Avoid Sharing Personal Items: To prevent spreading the infection or getting reinfected, do not share towels, clothing, combs, or bedsheets with others
  • Do not Scratch the Affected Skin: Scratching can damage the skin barrier, spread the infection to other body parts, and introduce secondary bacterial infections.
  • Boost Skin Health with a Balanced Diet: Eat foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as zinc, to support your body's natural skin healing processes.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment to start to work: The time required for Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment last: The duration of action for Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment

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

Storage

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

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect it Before Use: Check the tube before applying. Do not use the product if the tube is damaged, punctured, or if cream has changed color or consistency.
  • Complete the Full Course: Even if your skin clears up within a few days, keep using it for the entire duration prescribed by your doctor to ensure the infection is completely gone.
  • Use Only as Directed: Clobetasol is a very strong steroid and is usually prescribed for short-term use. Avoid prolonged use, especially on the face, groin, skin folds, or under airtight dressings, unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise, as this may increase the risk of skin thinning and steroid absorption into the body.
  • Doctor's Advice: Young children absorb topical corticosteroids more easily through their skin, increasing the risk of side effects. This Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor
  • Avoid Contact with Eyes, Nose, and Mouth: This medication is for external use on the skin only. If it accidentally gets into your eyes or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cool water immediately.
  • Do Not Use For Certain Skin Conditions: Do not use this medicine on rosacea(a condition causing facial redness), perioral dermatitis (a rash around the mouth), acne, viral skin infections, skin tuberculosis, or areas of skin thinning unless advised by your doctor.
  • Avoid Diapers or Tight Dressings: Do not apply under diapers, bandages, or other tight dressings unless specifically advised by your doctor, as this can increase medicine absorption

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Some medicines may affect how Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment works or increase the risk of side effects.

  • Other Topical Steroids: Combining it with other steroids may increase the risk of skin thinning and absorption of steroids into the bloodstream.
  • Skin-Peeling Products: Using products containing salicylic acid or sulfur in the same area may increase skin irritation and dryness

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment when used as directed.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- INFECTIVES]

FAQs

Do not use Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment on your face unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so. The skin on the face is thinner and more sensitive, increasing the risk of side effects such as skin thinning, irritation, and steroid-related changes. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
No. Do not stop using Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment without consulting your doctor, even if your symptoms improve. Stopping treatment too early may allow the infection to return or prevent it from being fully treated. Complete the full course exactly as prescribed unless your doctor advises otherwise.
No, you should not cover the treated area with airtight bandages, wraps, or dressings unless your doctor specifically tells you to. Covering the area can increase the absorption of the medication through the skin, raising the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
The safety of Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment during pregnancy has not been fully established. It should only be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks, and under strict medical supervision. Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Do not apply Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment to deep open wounds, severe burns, or raw, weeping skin unless directed by your physician. Applying strong topical medications to damaged skin barriers can increase absorption into the body and lead to complications. Talk to your doctor for guidance.
A mild, temporary burning or stinging sensation can occur when you first apply the Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment. However, if the burning is severe, persists, or is accompanied by swelling and a worsening rash, wash the Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment off and talk to your doctor immediately.
No, you should not use Tebif Co2 5Gm Ointment to treat diaper rash or any other skin condition in infants or young children unless specifically prescribed by a pediatrician. Strong steroids can easily be absorbed through a baby's thin skin and cause hormonal issues. Talk to your doctor.
You may notice an improvement in itching, redness, and inflammation within a few days of starting treatment. However, complete healing of the infection may take the full prescribed treatment course. Continue using the medicine for the entire duration recommended by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve earlier. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after completing the prescribed course, consult your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Unichem Laboratories Ltd., Unichem Bhavan, Prabhat Estate, Off S.V.Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai – 400 102
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