Zemanil 0.05% Cream
Manufacturer
Alter Ego Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Clobetasol (0.05% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Zemanil 0.05% Cream is a steroid used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies, reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin.
Dosage Form
Cream
Introduction
Zemanil 0.05% Cream is a steroid 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
Zemanil 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
Zemanil 0.05% Cream is used to treat redness swelling itching and discomfort of various skin conditions. It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily or as advised by your doctor. Don't use it 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 Zemanil 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 Zemanil 0.05% Cream be used for a long time?
No, Zemanil 0.05% Cream should not be used for extended periods. The doctor generally prescribes it for two consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment may be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.
Does Zemanil 0.05% Cream cause severe skin reactions?
Severe skin reactions are rare with Zemanil 0.05% Cream. Zemanil 0.05% Cream is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczema. However, skin reactions can occur in individuals hypersensitive to Zemanil 0.05% Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Zemanil 0.05% Cream as occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction, but the added excipients with the medication can sometimes trigger a reaction. If you encounter any skin reactions, inform your doctor immediately.
Can Zemanil 0.05% Cream be used on the face?
No, Zemanil 0.05% Cream should not be used on the face. Additionally, it should not be used in the armpits, groin, or if there is atrophy (tissue wasting) at the treatment site. In certain circumstances, the doctor may exceptionally consider its use, but it must be done only after consultation with your physician and preferably limited to a maximum of 5 days.
Can Zemanil 0.05% Cream be applied to children?
Zemanil 0.05% Cream is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. It is also not recommended for older children and adolescents, as side effects are more common in them. In the pediatric population, there's a higher risk of suppressing the immune system, making the child prone to other diseases and atrophy. Therefore, it is not recommended. However, exceptionally, your doctor may recommend this medicine, but treatment is usually limited to 5 days and reviewed weekly.
Can we use Zemanil 0.05% Cream in infections?
Zemanil 0.05% Cream is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It's a steroid medication. Therefore, it 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 Zemanil 0.05% Cream. If the inflammatory lesions get infected or there's any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw Zemanil 0.05% Cream and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Can I stop taking Zemanil 0.05% Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Zemanil 0.05% Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Zemanil 0.05% Cream before your treatment is finished can bring back your symptoms.
Does Zemanil 0.05% Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are rare with Zemanil 0.05% Cream. Being an anti-inflammatory drug, it's used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczema. However, skin reactions can occur in individuals hypersensitive to Zemanil 0.05% Cream. Leaving the affected area open after applying Zemanil 0.05% Cream is important as occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. In case not caused by the medicine itself, sometimes, these reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medication. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
