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Corticom 0.01% Cream is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Corticom 0.01% Cream safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Corticom during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Corticom 0.01% Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Corticom for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Corticom 0.01% Cream on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Corticom on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Corticom 0.01% Cream on the Liver?
Corticom may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Corticom 0.01% Cream on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Corticom on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Corticom 0.01% Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Corticom 0.01% Cream habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Corticom 0.01% Cream has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Corticom 0.01% Cream does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Corticom 0.01% Cream is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Corticom 0.01% Cream is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Corticom 0.01% Cream
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Corticom 0.01% Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Corticom 0.01% Cream
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Corticom 0.01% Cream and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Corticom can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
No, Corticom is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
No, Corticom should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
Corticom is a topical corticosteroid which is used for treating conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It is not to be used on face and that too for treating acne. Acne can be treated by using anti-acne preparations containing active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clay, sulfur, etc. Acne is rather one of the side effects caused by Corticom.
Yes, Corticom is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, Corticom is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation.
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