Treatment of Fungal skin infections

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Ebacros Cream is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as ringworm athlete’s foot fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

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.

Ebacros Cream belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat skin infections including infections of the fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.Ebacros Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Do not use the cream for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. The effects of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after treating the infection. If you have athlete’s foot wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.Some of the common side effects include skin irritation redness or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction or of congestive heart failure. Signs of this include rash swelling of the lips throat or face swallowing or breathing problems feeling dizzy or faint and nauseous.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if it is safe.

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.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Ebacros Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Ebacros Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Ebacros Cream take 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.

Chemical Class :: Imidazole derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness)

Q. How to use Ebacros Cream?::: Before using Ebacros Cream clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Ebacros Cream gets in your eyes accidentally wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.| Q. My itching is gone so can I stop using Ebacros Cream?::: You must complete the course of treatment even if the irritation is gone. Ebacros Cream is an antifungal medication and treats fungal infections of the skin. In fungal infection of the skin the fungus stays in the layers of the skin. So even though the medication may clear the symptoms in a few days the infection can be present in deeper layers of the skin. You may need to keep applying this medicine for 4-6 weeks.| Q. Will just applying Ebacros Cream relieve my infection?::: Ebacros Cream is prescribed when the fungal infection is superficial. It is not always true but sometimes superficial fungal infections need oral antifungal therapy too. So the doctor decides whether the patient needs just Ebacros Cream or a combination of Ebacros Cream and oral medicine depending on the severity and site of the fungal infection.| Q. Are there any precautions that need to be kept in mind?::: Fungal infections occur due to improper hygiene weak immunity or even stress. They may occur as a side effect of other medications as well. Maintaining proper hygiene can prevent fungal infections. Bathe every day trim your nails regularly do not use anyone else’s towel dry the infected area properly and use clean undergarments that are made of cotton. Avoid wearing tight clothing. Complete the course of the treatment given by the doctor avoid creams that contain steroids.| Q. What is Ebacros Cream? What is it used for?::: Ebacros Cream is an antifungal medicine applied on the skin to treat superficial fungal infections. It can be used in fungal infections caused by dermatophytes (fungus causing ringworm like infections) and yeast. Ebacros Cream acts by preventing the growth of the fungus by stopping formation of essential components of the fungal membrane responsible for structural and functional changes leading to abnormal cell wall synthesis hence halting the growth of the fungal infection.| Q. Q. What should I do if I forget to use Ebacros Cream?::: If you forget to use Ebacros Cream do not worry and continue using Ebacros Cream as soon as you remember. However if you are not sure and have any other doubts please consult your doctor.