Itch Care Cream

Clotrimazole is a popular medication when it comes to the treatment of fungal infections of the skin. Some conditions where the medicine is used include athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch. Apart from treating the infection, clotrimazole also reduces the symptoms of such skin infections, such as burning, itching and cracking of the skin.

The anti-fungal medication also helps treat fungal infections in the mouth and vagina. The medicine works by disrupting the cell membrane formation of the fungal infection. This eventually causes the fungus to perish.

The drug may lead to some side effects in people. Side effects include vaginal bleeding, redness of skin, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes and pain in the abdomen. However, the medicine features on the World Health Organization’s safe and most effective medicine list. This signifies that side effects from the medicine are limited and rare.

The drug exists in both topical and oral forms. Both of these are safe to use for children. However, some unforeseen effects may affect pregnant women using the topical form of the medicine, as the cream is absorbed under the skin.

• Allergy

  The drug does not have any contraindications as such. However, if you are allergic to the medication, you should speak to your doctor and look for a replacement drug.

• Abdominal Pain

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• Redness Of Skin

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The amount of time that the medicine remains active within the body is unclear. The duration may vary based on the dosage and other variable factors from one person to another.

• What is the onset of action?

  The exact time for the medicine to affect the body is not known. However, the onset of action depends on the dosage of the medicine and the condition being treated with the drug.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Topical forms of clotrimazole are relatively safer during pregnancies. However, you need to stick to the exact instructions of the doctor. Oral forms of the medicine should be avoided during pregnancies, as they can create unforeseen complications with your pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  The drug does not have any habit-forming properties. However, stick to the dosage instructions while taking the medicine, to avoid any unforeseen complications from clotrimazole.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medicine should be used in breastfeeding women only if absolutely necessary. Discuss potential risks with your doctor before using the drug, as it may severely affect your baby’s health.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The drug’s interaction with alcohol is unclear. Speak to your doctor if you plan on taking the medicine with alcohol, so that you can avoid any health complications from the same.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As long as the effects of the medicine lasts, it may be best to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery. However, it is safe to drive if you are using topical forms of the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  the medicine does not have any known effects on the kidneys. However, consult your doctor if you suffer from pre-existing kidney diseases before consuming the medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The drug does not have any apparent adverse effect on the liver. However, consult your physician if you have a history of liver disorders, so that any potential risks can be avoided.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult the doctor immediately if you accidentally overdose on the drug. Visit your nearest emergency room for assistance if you accidentally consume the topical form of the medicine.

Itch Care Cream has both fungistatic and fungicidal actions. It binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane and alters it''s permeability.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Use of Alcohol is not recommended while you are taking Itch Care Cream. Any activity requiring high level of mental alertness should be avoided and symptoms like mental confusion, drowsiness should be reported to the doctor immediately.

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  Alcohol’s interaction with the medicine remains unknown. Consult your physician to know whether you can drink alcohol while being on the medication.

• Interaction with Others

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  The medicine should be used with caution for people suffering from immunodeficiency syndromes, such as HIV and AIDS. This is because adequate research has yet to be conducted on the efficacy of the drug on these people.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

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  Amphotericin B is the only medicine that is known to interact with clotrimazole. Avoid, the latter medication, if you are already consuming the former medication.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

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  No information is available regarding the interaction of the drug with foods. Consult your physician to know more.

• Ques : What is Itch Care Cream?

  Ans : Itch Care Cream is a medication which has Clotrimazole Topical as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting the growth of fungi. Itch Care Cream is used to treat conditions such as Candidiasis and Tinea versicolor.

• Ques : What are the uses of Itch Care Cream?

  Ans : Itch Care Cream is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Candidiasis and Tinea versicolor. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Itch Care Cream to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Itch Care Cream?

  Ans : Itch Care Cream is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Itch Care Cream which are as follows: Erythema, Stinging, Blistering, Peeling, Edema, Pruritus, Urticaria, Burning, and Skin irritation. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Itch Care Cream.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Itch Care Cream?

  Ans : Itch Care Cream should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.