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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
Dermicee 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 Dermicee Cream

Dermicee 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. 

Dermicee 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. Dermicee Cream is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Dermicee 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 Dermicee 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 Dermicee Cream. If nursing mothers apply Dermicee Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

Uses of Dermicee Cream

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

Medicinal Benefits

Dermicee 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).

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer of Dermicee 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

Side Effects of Dermicee Cream

  • Itching

  • Dryness

  • Redness

  • Burning sensation at the application site

Drug Warnings

Before using Dermicee 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 Dermicee Cream should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. If you apply Dermicee Cream to breasts or nipples for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Dermicee 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 Dermicee Cream in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Dermicee Cream may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dermicee Cream may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat) and corticosteroids.

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Dermicee Cream should not be given in patients with a history of allergic reactions to clotrimazole and betamethasone, have diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, adrenal gland problems, hormonal problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUDESONIDE
  • FORMOTEROL
  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks. Before applying Dermicee Cream, clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Dermicee Cream with nose, mouth or eyes. If Dermicee Cream comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Dermicee Cream. Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since Beclometasone in Dermicee Cream can cause a rise in blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue. These are some of the fungal infections:

Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.

Tinea cruris or Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.

Tinea corporis: A fungal infection that can affect any part of the body, excluding hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Dermicee Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Dermicee Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

There is limited data on how Dermicee Cream affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Dermicee Cream. However, if nursing mothers apply Dermicee Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Dermicee Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dermicee Cream. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dermicee Cream. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Dermicee Cream is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

sanstuti pharmaceuticals pvt. ltd, 559, golf course road, a block, dlf phase 1, sector 43, gurugram, haryana 122002
Other Info - DERM297

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FAQs

Dermicee 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).
Dermicee Cream consists of Clotrimazole and Beclometasone. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi' growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.
Dermicee Cream is safe to use with doctor’s advice and over a limited period (1-2 weeks). Let your doctor know if your symptoms are not relieved by then or experience any side effects.
Dermicee Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it onto the face. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Dermicee Cream unless the doctor advised, since it increases the risk of side effects. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water.
Please consult your doctor before using Dermicee Cream if you have other skin infections and adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver disease. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Dermicee Cream or any of its components.
Dermicee Cream consists of Beclometasone that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Dermicee Cream.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Dermicee Cream if you are using more than one topical medicine.
No, do not stop using Dermicee Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
Store Dermicee Cream in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Apply a thin layer of Dermicee Cream to the affected regions of the skin using clean, dry hands. It can also be applied with a gauze swab or a piece of clean cotton wool. Gently rub into the skin until it has disappeared.
Do not use Dermicee Cream higher than the recommended dose of Dermicee Cream as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Use it only as advised by the doctor.
The side effects of Dermicee Cream include dryness, itching, redness, burning sensation at the application site, skin thinning/discoloration, and skin peeling. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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