Dermicros Cream is an antifungal medication. It is used for treating fungal infections of the nails. It kills the fungi and helps in treating the infection.

Dermicros Cream is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Dermicros Cream

Side effects of Dermicros Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dermicros

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Tenderness
Increased appetite

How to use Dermicros Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Dermicros Cream works

Dermicros Cream belongs to a class of anti-fungal medications. It inhibits the enzymes that are essential for fungal growth, thereby killing a wide variety of sensitive fungi.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dermicros Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Dermicros Cream should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Dermicros Cream?

If you miss a dose of Dermicros Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Dermicros Cream helps treat fungal nail infections.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Avoid the use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent the spread of infection.
Do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep using Dermicros Cream for 3 to 5 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.
Keep using Dermicros Cream for 32 to 45 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.
Dermicros Cream helps treat fungal nail infections.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Avoid the use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent the spread of infection.
Do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep using Dermicros Cream for 3 to 5 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antifungal Others

Patient concerns

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

I have skin fungal infections tell me the medicins

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Plz visit skin specialist for proper examination and treatment meanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day for few days

Hello, I work in a very sweaty environment, I recently had a ringworm outbreak, I used EBERNET and it worked perfectly fine for me, On the recommendation of a few friends who suggested to use anti-fungal soap for a few days to ensure that the spores are completely eliminated from my body. Are there any effective anti-fungal soaps or shampoos that I can use to treat ringworm infection? Is there a method to determine if my scalp is affected by ringworm's? If I do happen to have this, What should be my next set of actions to treat ringworm's on scalp, before visiting a hospital/clinic? Regards, PATIENT

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to visit skin specialist for proper examinationWether you are having fungal infections or not

FAQs

How often should you use Dermicros Cream?

Dermicros Cream contains amorolfine which is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails. It is applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. The affected areas must be cleaned and dried properly. Do not stop the treatment in between even if the symptoms heal. Your doctor will recommend the exact dose and duration of the treatment based on the type of fungal infection.

Is Dermicros Cream a steroid?

No, Dermicros Cream is not a steroid. It is a medicine which is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected nails to treat fungal infections.

Can we apply Dermicros Cream on other parts of the body?

No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like the eyes, oral cavity, or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails and skin. Before using the medicine consult the doctor and follow the instructions carefully.

Can Dermicros Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?

Yes, the use of Dermicros Cream may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.

Is Dermicros Cream safe to be used in kids?

No, Dermicros Cream should not be used in children and infants. This is because there is no evidence available to prove the safety of the medicine. Consult your doctor in case your kid develops nail or skin infections or has any nail changes.

How often should you use Dermicros Cream?

Dermicros Cream is usually applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. It is important that the affected areas should be clean and dried properly. Consult your doctor before you apply this medication and follow the instructions as provided.

Can we apply Dermicros Cream on other parts of the body?

No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like eyes, oral cavity, other parts of skin or mucosa or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails. Before using the medicine consult a doctor and follow the instructions carefully.

Can Dermicros Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?

Is Dermicros Cream safe to be used in kids?

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References

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