Fungidal-HC15 gm

For the topical treatment of inflamed dermatoses where  infection by susceptible organisms and inflammation coexist e.g. intertrigo and infected eczema. For moist or dry eczema or dermatitis including atopic eczema, primary irritant or contact allergic eczema or seborrheic eczema including that ... Read moreFor the topical treatment of inflamed dermatoses where  infection by susceptible organisms and inflammation coexist e.g. intertrigo and infected eczema. For moist or dry eczema or dermatitis including atopic eczema, primary irritant or contact allergic eczema or seborrheic eczema including that associated with acne. Also for interiginous eczema including inflammatory interigo, perianal and genital dermatitis. Organisms which are susceptible to miconazole are dermatophytes and pathogenic yeasts (e.g. Candida spp.): also many Gram-positive bacteria including many strains of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus.

Hydrocortisone & Combined preparations

Miconazole nitrate is an imidazole antifungal agent and possesses antibacterial activity. At low concentrations, it interacts with fungal cytochrome P450 which results in inhibition of a demethylation step in the biosynthesis of ergosterol. At high concentrations, miconazole interacts with membrane lipids causing direct membrane damage which results in leakage of fungus cell constituents. It appears that fungistatic effects result from the inhibition of membrane sterol synthesis and membrane. Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring glucocorticoid that is now prepared by chemical synthesis and its main action is to reduce the response of the skin to injury (i.e. anti-inflammatory). It also has immunosuppressant and antimitotic actions. The anti-inflammatory activity of hydrocortisone is its main therapeutic property. This is thought to be mediated by the reduction in formation, release and action of the various vasoactive chemicals release during inflammation-kinins, histamine, lysosomal enzymes, prostaglandins and the complement system. Steroids decrease membrane permeability and bind to tissue receptors. They also induce vasoconstriction, by reducing vascular permeability and reversing vascular dilation which in turn decreases serum extravasation, swelling and discomfort, including itching. Thus, they effectively reduce cellular access to inflamed sites. Corticosteroids also exhibit an antimitotic effect against human epidermal cells which may account for their effectiveness in the treatment of scaly dermatoses such as psoriasis.

It should be applied topically to the affected area two or three times daily. The same dosage applies to both adults and children. In infants, long term continuous topical corticosteroid therapy should be avoided. Occlusive dressing is usually only necessary in the case of nail lesions. Once the inflammatory symptoms have disappointed (after about 7 days) treatment can be continued where necessary with this cream.

Apply to the affected area as a thin film two or four times daily for 1 to 2 weeks. Rub it well with your finger until this cream fully vanished on the skin. Treatment should be continued at least one week after the disappearance of all signs and symptoms. The same dosage applies to both adults and children.

Amphotericin antagonizes the activity of Miconazole.

It is contraindicated in individuals who are hypersensitive to it or any of its components. Should not be used in pregnant mother and lactating mother without physician's advice.

Rarely local sensitivity may occur. Long term use may decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal gland.

Administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animal at high doses can cause abnormalities of fetal development. Topical steroids should not be extensively used in pregnancy.

To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician. Keep out of reach of children. Take care or consult with a physician in case of use in children and elderly people for long-term use.

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Hydrocortisone & Combined preparations

Miconazole is a substituted imidazole, is one of the family of azoles useful in treating the superficial candidiasis and of the skin infections dermatophytosis and pityriasis versicolor, acanthameaba, seborrhoic dermatitis. Also active against Aspergillus spp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Pseudalescheria boydii and some gram-positive bacteria including Staphylococci and Streptococci. Hydrocortisone is a naturally occurring glucocorticoid that's now prepared synthetically. Its important function is in the skin injury such as inflammation. Also it has antipruritic, antimycotic and vasoconstrictive activity.Miconazole is imidazole antifungal agents that interfere with ergosterol synthesis and therefore alters the permeability of the cell membrane of sensitive fungi. Thus causes the killing of fungi, when applied to the skin, Hydrocortisone is absorbed into the skin cells. It prevents the release of certain chemicals, which is responsible for inflammation. Thus hydrocortisone reduces inflammation.

Administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animal at high doses can cause abnormalities of fetal development. Topical steroids should not be extensively used in pregnancy.