Elica-M Cream 30 gm

Description

Elica-M cream is a medicine which is used to treat inflamed conditions of the skin such as eczema and dermatitis, which may be caused by infection with certain fungi and bacteria. The cream contains the following ingredients: Miconazole nitrate 2% w/w: Is an antifungal which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. Mometasone Furoate 0.1% w/w: Is a topical steroid which reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching of the skin. How to use How to apply the cream Each tube of Elica-M cream is sealed. Use the cap to pierce the tube. Wash the infected area and dry it well. As many skin conditions are infectious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use. Do not share them so that you do not infect anyone else. Apply a small amount of Elica-M cream to the affected area and rub it in gently until the cream has disappeared. Unless the infected skin is on your hands, wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas should be washed and changed frequently. How much to apply-adults and children Unless your doctor tells you differently, apply a small amount of Elica-M cream to the affected area 2 times each day. If your skin problem does not improve in 7 days, tell your doctor. Warnings and precautions Take special care with Elica-M cream Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if: The inflamed skin is on your face. You should not use Elica-M cream on your face, unless your doctor has told you. Children: The cream should not be used on young children for long periods of time (such as every day for several weeks) unless your doctor has told you. The cream should not be used on large areas of a child’s body unless your doctor has told you. Elderly patients Medicines like Elica-M cream can cause thinning of the skin when used for a long time without a break. Because thinning of the skin happens naturally in older people, this medicine should be used sparingly for no more than a few weeks in elderly patients. Only use it for as long as your doctor tells you. Side Effects Stop using Elica-M cream and tell your doctor straight away if you notice the following. You may need medical treatment. Sudden swelling of the face, lips, tongue, wheezing or shortness of breath. Severe irritation or reddening of the skin where the cream has been used, or other signs of severe allergy. A few people may find that they suffer from some of the following side effects after using Elica-M cream: Allergic skin reactions, bacterial and secondary skin infections, acne, inflammation and/ or infection of the hair follicles, thinning of the skin, red marks with associated prickly heat, loss of skin colour, burning, stinging, itching, tingling, excessive hair growth and softening of the skin and stretch marks. Uncommon side effects (affects fewer than 1 in 100 people) Skin irritation, burning sensation, itchy skin, hives (also known as nettle rash, or urticaria), irritability. Storage Information Do not store above 30 ºC. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription or herbal medicines. Ingredients The active substances are miconazole nitrate (2% w/w) and mometazone furoate (0.1% w/w). The other ingredients are cetomacrogal 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, citric acid anhydrous, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, white petroleum jelly and water purified. Specifications EIica-M™ cream is white to off white homogenous smooth cream. EIica-M™ cream comes in aluminium collapsible tube of 30 grams.