Treatment of Fungal skin infections

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Fortasone Cream is used to treat and control fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes) Jock itch (infection of the groin area) ringworm and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). It also provides relief from pain redness itching burning sensation and speeds up the healing process. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Fortasone Cream for as long as it is prescribed.

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.

Fortasone Cream is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat fungal infections of the skin. It kills the fungi that cause the infection and minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness swelling and itching.Fortasone Cream should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you needed it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 6 weeks. Do not use the medicine for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 6 weeks of treatment. The effects of medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after treating the infection.The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions like burning irritation itching and redness. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid direct contact with eyes nose or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs rinse immediately with plenty of water.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 for the infection. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

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> Fortasone 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> Fortasone Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - 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 Fortasone 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.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness) | Burning sensation | Skin atrophy | Skin exfoliation

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR