CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE
About CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE is a topical combination medication primarily used to treat fungal skin infections, such as seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and tinea versicolor (a small patch of discoloured skin). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include a scaly rash, discoloured skin which is very itchy in nature.
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE is composed of two medicines: 'Clotrimazole' (antifungal) and 'Selenium sulfide' (anti-infective). Clotrimazole works by stopping the growth of the fungi cell by causing damage and leaking out all content, thereby killing it. On the other hand, Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. Besides this, it also reduces skin damage due to infection by decreases flaking or scaling of the skin, which helps in new skin formation. Together CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE treats various fungal skin infections and dandruff from the scalp.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or open-cut wounds, immediately rinse with cold water. CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE has common side effects like itching, dryness, redness, swelling, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are temporary and resolve during the treatment. However, if these side effects persist, contact a doctor or skin specialist.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Selenium sulfide or other antifungal medications. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE if you have any liver, kidney diseases and other skin infections. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE.
Uses of CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE
Medicinal Benefits
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE is used to treat fungal skin infections, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), and tinea versicolor (small discoloured skin patches). It consists of Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Selenium sulphide (anti-infective). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. Besides this, it also reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation in tinea versicolor.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE
- Itching
- Dryness
- Redness
- Swelling
- Burning sensation at the application site
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal skin infection: It occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue of the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include a scaly rash and discoloured skin which is very itchy in nature. Some of the common fungal skin infections include ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), discoloured skin patch (tinea versicolor), candida infection (cutaneous candidiasis) and nail fungal infection (onychomycosis). Fungal skin infections are contagious in nature and can spread through direct contact with the infected person. If not treated, fungal skin infection can spread to the entire body with red patchy and intense itchiness.
FAQs
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE consists of Clotrimazole and Selenium sulfide. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi's growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking and removes the dry, scaly particles on the skin and scalp.
If you need to apply the shampoo on light, blonde, grey or chemically treated (bleached, tinted, permanent-waved) hair, rinse your hair thoroughly for 5 minutes to decrease the chances of discolouration. Do not immediately apply it to the treated hair. Remove hair grips and other accessories before using the shampoo.
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it onto the face and genitals. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. If you are wearing gold, silver or other metallic jewellery, remove them before using CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE since it causes discolouration of objects.
Please consult your doctor before using CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE if you have other skin infections and any liver or kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if your allergic to CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE or any of its components. Please do not use CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE on red/irritated/broken skin.
Do not apply the topical suspension on the wounded or inflamed skin. If you have taken a beauty treatment like bleaching, do not immediately apply the product. Remove rings and jewellery while using the suspension.
