ZOLACORT Cream (Clotrimazole 1% + Hydrocortisone 1%)  Comprehensive Information

Composition:

 Clotrimazole 10mg

Hydrocortisone as Acetate 10mg

 Description:

 Clotrimazole: Chemical Name  1[(2chlorophenyl)diphenyl methyl] 1Himidazole Molecular formula: C22H17ClN, Molecular weight: 34484  Hydrocortisone
Acetate: Chemical Name  [2[(8S,9S,
10R,11S,13S, 14S,17R)11,17dihydroxy10,13dimethyl30Xo2,6,7,8,9, 1 1, 12,14,15,16decahydro1Hcyclopenta[alphenanthren17yl]2oxoethyl] acetate Molecular formula: C23H32O6, Molecular weight: 4045

 Indications:

 Clotrimazole and Hydrocortisone is indicated for the treatment of skin infections, including dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes, yeasts (Candida species), and skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi

 It’s used for the treatment of nappy rash with Candida allicins infection, Candida vulvitis, Candida balanitis, and Candida interring

 Dosage & Administration:

•  Apply a thin and even layer to the affected area twice daily
•  The maximum daily dose is 500 mg cream for adults, divided into 2 applications per day Dosage for
  the elderly or young is the same
•  Avoid long term therapy to extensive skin areas, especially in infants and children

 Contraindications:

 Hypersensitivity to active substances or excipients

 Use on broken skin, untreated bacterial skin diseases, viral skin diseases

 Adverse Effects:

 Allergic reactions, skin discomfort, eye disorders, skin alterations, visual disturbances

 Warnings & Precautions:

 Avoid application on too large areas, long term therapy, or under occlusive dressings

 Use with caution in infants and children due to increased systemic absorption

 Drug Interactions:

 Potential damage to latex contraceptives when used together

Overdosage:

 Overdose is unlikely but may require gastric lavage if accidental oral ingestion occurs

 Presentation:

 ZOLACORT Cream is available in 20g plastic laminated aluminum tubes

 Instructions:

 Store at room temperature, protect from heat, light, freezing temperature

 Keep out of the reach of children

 For external use only

 This article provides comprehensive information on ZOLACORT Cream, including its composition, indications, dosage, contraindications, adverse effects, and more It is important to follow the recommended usage and precautions when using this cream for skin infections