Dermatin cream composition :
Each 100 9 of cream contains:
Clotrimazole 1.00 g
Inactive ingredients:
Cetomacrogol 1000, Cetostearyl alcohol, White soh paraHin, Liquid paraHin, Glycenn, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol and Punfled water.
Each 100 ml of solution contains:
Clotrimazole 1.00 9
Inactive ingredients:
Propylene glycol, Isopropyl alcohol to 100 ml
Each 10 gm of Powder contains:
Clotnmazole 0.10 g
Zinc Oxide 2.50 g
Inactive ingredients:
Maize Starch, Talc Powder and Colloidal Silicon Dioxide
Dermatin pharmacological action :
A broad spectrum antimycotic acting as fungicide.
Dermatin indication :
The range of indication is:
1 – All dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes ( e.g. Trichophyton species).
2 – All dermatomycoses due to yeasts ( e.g. Candida species).
3 – Dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi.
4 – Skin diseases with secondary Infection by these fungi. The dermatomycoses mentioned under 1 – 4 include among others
1 . Mycoses of the skin and skin folds
2 . lnterdiqital mycoses (e.g. athlete’s foot).
3 Candida vulvitis.
4 . Candida balanitis.
5 Pltynasls(TInea) versicolor.
6 . Erythrasma.
7 . Otomycosi .
8 Paronychias associated with nail mycoses.
Dermatin contra-indications :
Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or any of the excipients.
Dermatin warnings :
It is not for ophthalmic use.
Dermatin precautions :
General
If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of ciotnmazole,
treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted
Information for Patients :
This information is intended to aid in the safe and effective use of this medication. It is not a disclosure of all possible adverse or Intended effects.
The patients shoutd advised to:
1. Use the medication for the full treaunenllime even throO’gh
the symptoms may have Improved. Nctity the physician if there is no improvement after 4 weeks of treatment.
2. Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, burning, blistering, swelling,
oozing) indicative of possible sensilization.
3. Avoid sources of infeclion or reinfection.
Dermatin dosage and directions for use :
A sufficient amount is applied to the infected areas 2-3 times daily and gently rubbed in.The duration of the treatment varies according to the site and extent of the infection.
In dermatomycoses and yeasts 3 – 4 weeks;
In Candida vulvitis and Candida balanitis 1-2 weeks;
In Erythrasma approximately 2-4 weeks;
In Pityriasis versicolor approximately 1-3 weeks.
Athlet’s foot: Always dry the feet carefully. especially between the toes.
Dermatin side effects :
The following adverse reaction have been reported in connection with the use of clalrimazole, erythema, stinging, blistering peeling, edema, pruritus, urticaria, burning, and general irritation of the skin.
Packing :
Cream : a tube containing 12 or 14 or 15 g cream
Solution: A plastic dropper containing 20 rnl solution.
Powder: A plastic jar containing 10 9 powder.
Storage :
Store at temperature not exceeding 30° C. -v..
Keep out of the reach of children.
Produced by :
Pharco Pharmaceuticals
Made in Egypt – Alexandria.