Dermiford-K5 Cream

Short Description

Dermiford-K5 Cream is a combination medicine used to treat different kinds of skin infections, working by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin.

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Dermiford-K5 Cream is only for external use. Use it in the exact dose and duration advised by the doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental exposure to the eyes or mouth, wash it off with plenty of water. Do not stop using it even if your infection gets better until the doctor says so. The course of treatment should be completed for better efficacy.

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.

Side Effects

Itchiness Redness Burning sensation at the application site

Breastfeeding Warning

Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant.

Dermiford-K5 Cream is a combination of four medicines: Clobetasol, Gentamicin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), and Ketoconazole. Clobetasol is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Ketoconazole and Clioquinol are antifungal medicines. Ketoconazole kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection. Clioquinol acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection.

Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying. Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin. It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Use moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment. It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor. Don't use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 1 week of treatment.