Cortiderm-NN Ointment 0.05%/0.5%/100,000IU

About Cortiderm-NN Ointment 0.05%/0.5%/100,000IU

Uses

• Eczema or dermatitis with a bacterial infection
• Fungal skin infections that also show inflammation
• Contact dermatitis with weeping or infected patches
• Psoriasis patches that have become infected
• Infected insect bite reactions
• Chronic infected rashes not responding to plain steroid creams

Benefits

• Brings down redness, swelling and itching quickly
• Clears the bacterial infection in the same area
• Treats fungal overgrowth at the same time as inflammation
• One ointment covers mixed skin infections instead of three separate products

What Experts Say

Doctors reach for a triple combination ointment like this one when a rash looks infected as well as inflamed. Using a plain steroid alone on an infected patch can calm the itching for a day or two but often lets the infection spread further under the skin, which is why a combined formula is preferred in mixed cases.

Clobetasol propionate, the steroid in this ointment, is one of the strongest available on the market. Experts recommend short courses of one to two weeks, regular breaks between courses, and caution against using it on the face, groin or underarms unless a doctor specifically says otherwise, since skin in these areas absorbs medicine more easily.

In Pakistan, many people buy steroid combination ointments over the counter for any itchy rash without checking the underlying cause first. Doctors in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi advise a proper skin check before starting, since a fungal or viral rash treated this way can get worse instead of better, and a delayed diagnosis can prolong discomfort.

Drug Class

• Potent topical corticosteroid combined with an antibiotic and antifungal
• Group IV high potency steroid ointment

Cortiderm-NN Ointment 0.05%/0.5%/100,000IU formula

• Clobetasol Propionate + Neomycin Sulphate + Nystatin

Available forms

• Ointment

How to use Cortiderm-NN Ointment 0.05%/0.5%/100,000IU?

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying the ointment
• Apply a thin layer over the rash, just enough to cover it
• Use twice a day, morning and night, unless your doctor says otherwise
• Do not cover the area with an airtight bandage unless instructed to
• Limit use to one to two weeks unless your doctor tells you to continue

Drug Interactions

• Other topical steroids: Using more than one steroid ointment together raises the risk of skin thinning.
• Live vaccines: Heavy, widespread steroid use may reduce how well a vaccine works.
• Other neomycin containing products: Combining with additional neomycin products raises the chance of an allergic skin reaction.

Risks and warnings

• Skin thinning: Prolonged use can thin the skin and cause visible blood vessels or stretch marks.
• Not for viral infections: Should not be used on cold sores, chickenpox or other viral skin problems.
• Sensitive areas: Avoid the face, groin and armpits unless a doctor specifically prescribes it there.
• Children: Use in children only under medical supervision, since their skin absorbs more medicine.
• Broken skin: Avoid applying on deep cuts, ulcers or badly broken skin without medical advice.

Cortiderm-NN Ointment Side Effects

• Burning or stinging when first applied
• Dryness or peeling of the treated skin
• Temporary increase in redness
• Thinning of the skin with prolonged use
• Stretch marks in treated areas
• Allergic contact reaction in sensitive individuals
• Change in skin color at the application site
• Small acne like bumps around the mouth or on the face

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children