Comply 0.05% Cream
Manufacturer
Dr Kumars Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Clobetasol (0.05% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Comply 0.05% Cream is a steroid used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin.
Dosage Form
Cream
Introduction
Comply 0.05% Cream is a steroid that belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin and prevents further irritation.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
How it works
Comply 0.05% Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.
Quick Tips
Comply 0.05% Cream is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily or as advised by your doctor. Should not be used more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor as this may increase the risk of side effects. If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Comply 0.05% Cream and consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Comply 0.05% Cream be used for long durations?
No, Comply 0.05% Cream should not be used for long durations. The doctor generally prescribes it for two consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be extended for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.
Does Comply 0.05% Cream cause severe skin reactions?
Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Comply 0.05% Cream. Comply 0.05% Cream is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Comply 0.05% Cream. It's essential to leave the affected area open after applying Comply 0.05% Cream; using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) might increase the risk of skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction, but the added excipients with the medication can contribute to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any skin reactions.
Can Comply 0.05% Cream be applied to the face?
No, Comply 0.05% Cream should not be used on the face or in areas with atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. It can only be used if specifically recommended by your physician. In some rare instances, it may be considered for use on the face for a limited time and under strict doctor's supervision, but only after consultation. It should ideally be applied to a maximum of 5 days.
Can Comply 0.05% Cream be used on children?
Comply 0.05% Cream is not recommended for use in children under one year of age. It's also not recommended for older children and adolescents because side effects are more common in these groups. In the pediatric population, there is an increased risk of suppressed immune system, which could make the child susceptible to other diseases and atrophic changes, thus making it not advisable. However, if used by a physician, this medicine is usually prescribed for only five days, with weekly reviews.
Can we use Comply 0.05% Cream in infections?
Comply 0.05% Cream is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It's a steroid medication. This medicine should not be used in infections as being a corticosteroid, it suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of infections. Bacterial infections are prone to worsen if the infection is covered with a dressing after using Comply 0.05% Cream. If the inflammatory lesions get infected or there's any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Comply 0.05% Cream and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Can I stop taking Comply 0.05% Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Comply 0.05% Cream and finish the entire course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Comply 0.05% Cream before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.
Does Comply 0.05% Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are quite rare with Comply 0.05% Cream. As an anti-inflammatory drug, it's used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Comply 0.05% Cream. It's essential to leave the affected area open after applying Comply 0.05% Cream; using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) may increase the risk of skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medication. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any skin reactions.
