Kenacomb Cream 20g

About Kenacomb Cream 20g

Kenacomb Cream Uses

• Skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis complicated by a secondary bacterial or fungal infection.
• Psoriasis affecting the face or body folds, when a secondary infection is also present.
• Allergic contact dermatitis with associated bacterial or fungal involvement.
• Lichen simplex chronicus with signs of secondary infection.
• Skin fold infections in moist areas such as underarms, groin, or under the breasts.

Kenacomb Cream Benefits

• Combines a corticosteroid with two antibiotics and an antifungal in a single cream, addressing inflammation and infection together.
• Suitable for use in moist skin folds where infections are more likely to develop.
• Reduces the number of separate products needed to treat a mixed infection with inflammation.
• Available in two tube sizes to suit different treatment areas.
• Provides relief from itching and redness alongside its antimicrobial action.

What Experts Say

Kenacomb combines four active ingredients that each target a different part of the problem. Triamcinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid that reduces redness, swelling, and itching. Neomycin Sulfate and Gramicidin are antibiotics that stop bacterial growth, while Nystatin is an antifungal that targets yeasts such as Candida.

Inflamed skin conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis are often complicated by bacteria or yeast taking hold in irritated, moist skin. A corticosteroid alone can let an underlying infection worsen, since it calms inflammation without addressing the microorganisms causing it, which is why Kenacomb combines both types of action.

Triamcinolone can be absorbed through the skin, especially with prolonged use or large treatment areas, carrying the same risks as other topical steroids, including skin thinning with extended use. Neomycin is also a recognized cause of allergic skin reactions, so new irritation during treatment should be reported to a doctor.

Drug Class

• Corticosteroid with Antibiotic and Antifungal Combination

Packaging and Quantity

• Tube of 10g.
• Tube of 20g also available.

When Not to Use Kenacomb

• If you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Triamcinolone, Neomycin, Gramicidin, Nystatin, or any ingredient in the cream.
• If you have a viral skin infection such as chickenpox, shingles, or herpes.
• If you have a skin infection caused by tuberculosis.
• If it is to be applied to broken or deeply infected skin without a doctor's specific guidance.

Kenacomb Cream 20g formula

• Nystatin + Neomycin Sulfate + Gramicidin + Triamcinolone Acetonide

Available forms

• Creams

How to use Kenacomb Cream 20g?

• Hands should be washed before applying Kenacomb cream.
• The affected area should be washed and dried before application.
• A thin layer of Kenacomb cream should be applied and gently rubbed in, usually two to four times daily or as directed.
• Contact with the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes should be avoided.
• Hands should be washed again after applying the cream, unless the hands themselves are being treated.
• Kenacomb cream should not be used for longer than a doctor has recommended, particularly on the face or in children.

Drug Interactions

Kenacomb cream is applied to the skin, so it has little effect on medicines taken by mouth or injection when used as directed. The following should still be noted:

• Other Topical Products: Applying other creams, ointments, or steroid based products to the same area can increase skin irritation or alter absorption.
• Occlusive Dressings: Covering treated skin with airtight dressings increases how much Triamcinolone is absorbed into the body, raising the risk of steroid related side effects.
• Other Topical Steroids: Using Kenacomb cream alongside other steroid creams on the same area increases the total steroid exposure to the skin.

Risks and warnings

• Skin thinning: Extended use of Kenacomb cream, particularly on the face or in skin folds, can thin the skin and cause visible blood vessels or stretch marks.
• Allergic contact reactions: Neomycin is a recognized cause of allergic skin reactions, so new or worsening irritation during treatment should be reviewed by a doctor.
• Masked infection: The steroid component can reduce visible inflammation even if an infection is not fully treated, so improvement should be confirmed rather than assumed.
• Children: Children absorb topical steroids more readily relative to their body size, so use in children should be limited and supervised by a doctor.
• Large treatment areas: Applying Kenacomb cream over large areas of skin increases the amount of steroid absorbed into the body.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: A doctor should be consulted before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, particularly over large areas or for extended periods.
• Eye exposure: If the cream contacts the eyes, they should be rinsed with water as a precaution.

Kenacomb Cream Side Effects

Most reactions to Kenacomb cream stay localized to the treated skin, most commonly:

• Mild burning or stinging at the application site.
• Itching.
• Dryness or peeling of the skin.

Effects that call for prompt medical attention are less common but include:

• Signs of an allergic skin reaction such as worsening redness, blistering, or swelling.
• Thinning, bruising, or stretch marks on the skin with prolonged use.
• Signs the original infection is spreading rather than improving.

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 30°C.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a kitchen sink.