Ephytol Ointment

Ephytol Ointment is a dermatological medicine used to treat various bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or broken skin and cause infection. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

Ephytol Ointment contains Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Thereby treats inflammation and itchiness caused by skin infections. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Ephytol Ointment is for topical (for skin) use only. Common side effects of Ephytol Ointment include itching, dryness, and a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Ephytol Ointment. Do not use Ephytol Ointment on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage since it increases the side effects. If Ephytol Ointment gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Ephytol Ointment is not recommended for the treatment of diaper rash. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Ephytol Ointment. 

Ephytol Ointment treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), and insect bites. Ephytol Ointment also effectively treats prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation on the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin). Ephytol Ointment consists of Betamethasone (corticosteroid) and Neomycin (antibiotic). Betamethasone blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Before using Ephytol Ointment, let your doctor know if you have a history of dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hearing problems, chronic leg ulcers, liver and kidney diseases or allergic reactions to steroid medicines and antibiotics. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Ephytol Ointment can catch fire and burn easily. Avoid applying Ephytol Ointment on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Ephytol Ointment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ephytol Ointment is recommended for children above two years of age if prescribed by a doctor.

• It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
• Avoid contact of Ephytol Ointment with nose, mouth or eyes. If contact occurs accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.