Ring-Guard 2% Cream

Ring-Guard 2% Cream is commonly used for the treatment of skin infections like ringworm, athlete’s foot (infection in the skin of your feet), jock itch (fungal infection in the buttocks, inner thigh and genital’s skin) and other fungal infections. It can also be used for the treatment of pityriasis, which causes lightening/darkening of the skin of the chest, arms, legs and neck. An azole antifungal, Ring-Guard 2% Cream prevents the growth of the fungus on your skin, thus treating the infections. It is available as a cream, powder, spray liquid and powder as well as a lotion. There is also a suppository form available that is inserted in the vagina for treatment.

The dosage and duration of using Ring-Guard 2% Cream depends on the type of the infection it is being used for. Apply it twice in a day or as per your doctor’s instructions. Make sure that you do not apply it more than the prescribed times. It will not improve your condition faster, instead increase the side effects. If you are using the vaginal cream or the suppository, read and follow the instructions properly.

The possible side effects that Ring-Guard 2% Cream could have are a mild irritation on the skin where it is applied, or a burning and itching sensation in the affected area. These symptoms do not require any medical guidance as such. However, consult your doctor at once if you develop an allergic reaction like skin rash, swelling of the lips, tongue and face or hives. An increased redness, pain or inflammation of the affected area must also be brought to the doctor’s notice.

You must dry the area before applying Ring-Guard 2% Cream in the affected parts. Avoid tight-fitting clothes of synthetic fibres, opt for loose cotton clothes. Also, make sure you do not spray it near your eyes. In case it happens, wash your eyes at once with cool water.

• Oral Thrush

  Ring-Guard 2% Cream is used in the treatment of fungal infection in the mouth caused by Candida albicans fungus.

• Vaginal Candidiasis

  Ring-Guard 2% Cream is used in the treatment of vaginal infections caused by the fungus Candida albicans.

• Skin Fungal Infections

  Ring-Guard 2% Cream is used in the treatment of skin infections caused by the fungus. It is also used to treat fungal infections of the nails.

• Allergy

  Ring-Guard 2% Cream is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to this medicine and also allergy to milk protein.

• Body Pain

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Fever Or Chills

• Headache

• Black Or Tarry Stools

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• Loss Of Appetite

• Weakness

• Change In Taste

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The maximum salivary concentration of this medicine can be observed in 7 hours after a buccal dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Clear data is not available about the use of this medicine in the breastfeeding women. Use with caution when the topical cream is applied. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ring-Guard 2% Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Rexgard 2% Cream

  Novartis India Ltd

• Fungitop 2% Cream

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Relin Guard 2% Cream

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Candistat 2% Cream

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Pevesca 150 MG Capsule

  Usv Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of overdose.

Ring-Guard 2% Cream is an antifungal. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an important component of fungi cell membrane by inhibiting cytochrome P450 14-alpha-demethylase enzyme, thus helps in inhibiting the growth of the organism.