Mometasone Furoate & Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream

Mometasone Furoate 0.1 % w/w ,Terbinafine HCI 1 % w/w Cream

It is meant for dermatological use and is beneficial in treating mycotic skin diseases. The cream is effective against a wide range of fungal infections like psoriasis, athlete’s foot, eczema, ringworm, dermatitis, tinea versicolor, and jock itch. Mycoses are the diseases of infection by fungus affecting the tissue on the skin. Dosing of Mometasone Furoate and Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream The duration and quantity will entirely depend on the medical condition of the patient and the severity of the fungal infection. It is only after the consultation of a doctor that it should be applied, keeping aside the chances of any possible side effects.

Mechanism of Action of Mometasone Furoate & Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream

This cream is a combination of two medications: Mometasone Furoate and Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream, which treat different skin infections. Mometasone is a steroid drug. It works by curtailing the release of certain chemicals, called prostaglandins, which induce swelling on the surface of the skin and cause redness and itching. Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream is an antifungal and protects the fungi against further production of their protective layer. Thus, both medications act along with each other to treat a wide number of fungal skin infections.

Directions Of Use 

• Appropriate quantity would be considered by your health care provider for your fungal infection and fast treatment. 
• For application, take a thin layer of Mometasone Furoate and Terbinafine Cream with clean and dry hands on the affected skin area. 
• The doctor may prescribe the application of the cream using a cotton or gauze swab. Always remember to wash your hands before and after applying the cream to the affected area, unless the treatment is for your hands. 
• Do not cover the affected skin area with any type of clothing or bandage after applying the lotion unless instructed by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

• Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride is against fungal skin infections like eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor. 
• Mometasone Furoate+terbinafine Hydrochloride involves Mometasone furoate and Terbinafine hydrochloride. 
• Mometasone furoate is a corticosteroid that inhibits prostaglandins (chemical messengers) which make the area red, swollen, and itchy. It efficiently reduces the symptoms of inflammation and itchiness caused due to the effects of eczema and psoriasis. 
• Terbinafine hydrochloride, an antifungal medication, treats fungal infections by inhibiting ergosterol production, a compound found in fungi that maintains cell integrity in the fungal cell membrane, which ultimately ends up resulting in the death of fungal cells.

Side Effects 

This medicine is safe for usage, if above all directed by health care professionals. However, on some rare occasions, using this lotion may lead to some unwanted side effects. Side effects are very uncommon with this cream, and if they occur at all, they’re mild and of brief duration. Nevertheless, consult your doctor if you feel that these side effects are taking too long to clear and become particularly bothersome.

Some of the most common side effects of Mometasone Furoate and Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream include:

• Skin peeling
• Burning sensation
• Thin skin
• Application site reactions (such as itching, burning, redness and irritation)

Precautions to Keep in Mind

Some important precautions and warnings about Mometasone Furoate and Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream are given below.

• Topically apply the cream according to the advice and recommendation of the health care provider for the treatment of any adverse effects.
• Don’t apply the lotion more often or for a longer period than what has been prescribed by the doctor.
• Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water and dry the area before applying the cream.
• Avoid using cream in sensitive areas like the eyes, mouth, or nose. If contact occurs, immediately wash off the area with water.
• Discontinue using the lotion immediately if you notice any skin irritation or any other skin infection.
• If after 2-3 weeks of applying the cream, no improvement has been observed in the affected skin area, let your doctor know. 
• This will prevent scratching or touching the infected area of the skin, or it may worsen.