About Tineacort Cream
Tineacort Cream treats inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm and jock itch.
Tineacort Cream Uses
- Treats ringworm and other tinea skin infections
- Relieves athlete's foot with inflammation
- Eases jock itch and groin fungal infections
- Used for inflamed candida skin infections such as intertrigo
Tineacort Cream Uses in Urdu
- داد اور دیگر ٹینیا جلدی انفیکشن کا علاج کرتی ہے
- سوزش کے ساتھ ایتھلیٹس فٹ میں آرام دیتی ہے
- ران کے فنگل انفیکشن میں مدد دیتی ہے
- سوزش والے کینڈیڈا جلدی انفیکشن میں استعمال ہوتی ہے
Tineacort Cream formula
- Miconazole Nitrate
- Hydrocortisone
How to use Tineacort Cream?
- Wash and dry the affected area before applying
- Apply a thin film and gently rub it in
- Wash your hands after use unless the hands are being treated
- Avoid covering the area with an airtight dressing unless advised
Contraindications
- Should not be applied by patients with a known allergy to miconazole or hydrocortisone
- Not suitable for use on cold sores, chickenpox or shingles
- Avoid in patients with untreated bacterial or viral skin infections
- Contraindicated for long term unsupervised use on the face
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: topical miconazole may enhance its blood thinning effect in some patients
Risks and warnings
- Prolonged use: can mask a fungal infection and allow it to spread, a condition called tinea incognito
- Skin thinning: long term steroid use on the same area can thin the skin
- Face and skin folds: use only under medical supervision in these areas
- Children: use for the shortest time needed and under medical guidance
Tineacort Cream Side Effects
- Burning or stinging on application
- Itching or redness
- Dry or peeling skin
- Skin thinning with prolonged use
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place
- Keep the tube tightly closed after use
- Keep out of reach of children
