Petaderm Cream

Short Description

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

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Petaderm Cream is strictly for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your 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 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

It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.

Breastfeeding Warning

Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant.

Petaderm Cream is a combination of five medicines: Ketoconazole, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Tolnaftate, Neomycin, and Clobetasol. Ketoconazole and tolnaftate is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called hydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Clobetasol is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.

Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.