Dermikem OC Cream
Dermikem Oc cream helps treat fungal infections of the skin. This medicine attacks the fungi responsible for the infection and kills it off. Consult the doctor regarding the dosage and frequency of medication administration. The extent of infection aids in the determination of dosage.
This cream is a combination medicament containing Terbinafine, Clobetasol, Ofloxacin, and Ornidazole. It is prescribed to treat various skin disorders. It helps in alleviating symptoms such as swelling, redness and itching.
Before the doctor signs a prescription for the drug, ensure he/she knows all about your medical history, including liver problems. Inform the physician if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant soon. An oral form of the medication can be taken with or without food.
Dermikem Oc cream may cause certain effects other than its intended effect. These effects include burning, irritation, itching and redness, which are application site reactions, skin thinning, skin peeling and belching are other adverse reactions of this medicament.
Using the topical cream may also increase chances of tanning from the sun. Therefore, you should use a sunscreen lotion while using the Dermikem Oc cream.
The medicine is only effective in treating fungal infections. Therefore, if your infection is caused due to bacteria, the cream will not be effective in treating the infection.
Use
Dermikem Oc cream is primarily used for the following condition:
Skin Disorders
Side Effects
Common side effects of Dermikem Oc cream are as follows:
Scaly Skin Sensitive To Sunlight
Burning Or Stinging Sensation At Application Site
Skin Thinning
Dosage
Are there any missed dose instructions?
In case of a missed dose, apply the dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for your next dose skip the missed dose. Never take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose contact your physician or visit your nearest clinic. Symptoms of an overdose include headache, rashes, nausea, and vomiting.
Work
Dermikem Oc Cream decreases ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Micosporum. It also works as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid by inhibiting phospholipase A2 thus inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Lastly, it works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death.