Clotal Gm Cream

Clotal Gm Cream is used to treat inflammation and swelling in various skin conditions suspected to have bacterial, fungal or mixed skin infections. It is a combination of medicine containing clobetasol, gentamicin and miconazole. Clobetasol is a steroid and has anti-inflammatory properties, gentamicin is an antibacterial agent and miconazole is an antifungal agent.

This Cream helps in reducing the symptoms like redness, swelling and itchiness. Clotal Gm Cream should only be used externally and must not be used for any other skin condition without consulting your doctor. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects, but they normally fade away with time.

Please inform your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsens.

Dosage

Overdose

As Clotal Gm Cream is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of this Cream, wipe out the excess of the medicine with a tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Clotal Gm Cream may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed to apply this Cream, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over apply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• During inflammation or infection of the skin, the body releases some chemical substances which make the skin red, itchy and swollen.
• Clobetasol is a steroid which acts by blocking the synthesis of natural substance, i.e. prostaglandins which is responsible for itching, swelling and redness.
• Miconazole works by inhibiting the formation of a fungal cell wall component which leads to altered permeability and growth of fungus causing infection.
• Gentamicin is an antibiotic agent which is widely used for treating various bacterial infection of the skin. It works by inhibiting growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.
• Collectively all these medicines work more effectively by reducing the infection and inflammation of the skin.

Directions for Use

• Use Clotal Gm Cream as directed by your doctor and follow all the instructions.
• For external use only, apply it on healthy skin surface free from cuts and wounds.
• Wash your hands before and after using Clotal Gm Cream unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• Apply a thin layer and rub gentally to cover the affected area, for days and time advised by your doctor.
• If you do not see any improvement in your condition within 15 days, you should consult your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I apply Clotal Gm Cream during pregnancy?

There is limited information about safety of Clotal Gm Cream in human pregnancy. In case you are prescribed with this Cream, avoid using in larger skin areas for a prolonged duration.

Breast Feeding

Can I apply Clotal Gm Cream while breastfeeding?

Clotal Gm Cream can be used while breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor. It should not be applied to the breast or areas near the breast of breastfeeding mother as there can be chances of ingestion of this by a breastfed infant. Avoid using it on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Clotal Gm Cream?

Clotal Gm Cream is to be applied externally and less likely to influence your driving ability.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol if I have applied Clotal Gm Cream?

There is no direct interaction between alcohol and Clotal Gm Cream. However, you should avoid consuming alcohol as it can worsen the infection and delay healing.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience any allergic reactions of the skin after applying Clotal Gm Cream.
• You experience other infections after applying this Cream.
• It would be best if you do not use this Cream on any condition other than prescribed by your doctor.
• In case you experience any skin reactions after applying this Cream, inform your doctor immediately.
• You should not apply this Cream for prolonged duration on a larger skin area or more than the prescribed duration.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to clobetasol, gentamicin, miconazole, or any of the ingredients in Clotal Gm Cream.
• It should not be used for treating infection in your private parts, face, acne, around mouth and skin perforations.
• If you have any untreated skin infection or skin thinning problem.
• You should not use this Cream if you have chickenpox, shingles, warts or any other wounds and skin infections.
• This medicine should not be used in children below 1 year of age and for nappy rash.

Side effects

• Burning
• Irritation
• Itching
• Allergy
• Thinning of skin
• Cracks on skin
• Redness
• Dryness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Clotal Gm Cream is meant for local application on skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
• There is limited information available on the interaction of Clotal Gm Cream with other medicines. However, as Clotal Gm Cream contains three different components, any interaction seen with these three components when taken alone may occur with this combination..
• Be cautious if you are taking antifungal medicines like Itraconazole, Ritonavir which is used in HIV infection, antibiotic such as erythromycin, blood-thinning agents like warfarin and Verapamil used in heart problems.

Storage and disposal

• Store Clotal Gm Cream below 25°C, protected from moisture, sun light and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Clotal Gm Cream be used in children?

Clotal Gm Cream should not be used in children below the age of 1 year. Skin of children is very delicate and thin compared to adults can absorb larger amounts of this Cream which can lead to side effects. Also this medicine contains steroids which can interfare with the growth of children.

Can I use Clotal Gm Cream for pimples?

No, Clotal Gm Cream should not be used for any conditons other than prescribed. Specially you should refrain from using it on face as the skin of your face is very delicate and sensitive.

Is Clotal Gm Cream a steroid?

Yes, Clotal Gm Cream contains clobetasol which is a steroid and effective against inflammation and swelling.