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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:52 PM IST
Clorid B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It contains Clotrimazole and Beclometasone, which stops the growth of fungi and also blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Clorid B Cream

Clorid B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.  Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin. 

Clorid B Cream is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. It is also used to treat athlete’s foot and jock itch. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Beclometasone effectively treats redness and itchiness, eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Clorid B Cream is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Clorid B Cream has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone or any other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Clorid B Cream, if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Clorid B Cream. If nursing mothers apply Clorid B Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

Uses of Clorid B Cream

Treatment of Fungal skin infection, ringworm infections like tinea pedis or athlete's foot, tinea cruris or jock itch, tinea corporis.

Medicinal Benefits

Clorid B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that treats fungal infections like vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It treats redness and itchiness, eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).

Side Effects of Clorid B Cream

  • Itching

  • Dryness

  • Redness

  • Burning sensation at the application site

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer of Clorid B Cream with clean and dry hands on the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before using Clorid B Cream, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone and other steroid medicines and antibiotics. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Studies show that there may be harmful effects on the baby; hence Clorid B Cream should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. If you apply Clorid B Cream to breasts or nipples for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Clorid B Cream is for external use only, so avoid contact with the eyes, the mouth, or intravaginally. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Clorid B Cream in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Clorid B Cream may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIFUNGALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.

  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.

  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.

  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

  • Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.

  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Clorid B Cream

Do not apply Clorid B Cream in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

72 Kalinga House, 5th Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400005.
Other Info - CL59752

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