Novaderm Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Novaderm Cream consists of two medicines, Clobetasol and Neomycin. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Use this medication on the skin only as advised by the doctor. Novaderm Cream is generally safe to use. Some may experience side effects like burning, irritation, itching, redness, and thinning of skin at the application site. Most of these side effects of Novaderm Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Novaderm Cream or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Novaderm Cream with proper consultation and caution. Sometimes, antibiotic medications can cause antibiotic resistance. In such cases, your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics, you are not resistant to.

Novaderm Cream treats bacterial skin infections by killing and preventing the growth of bacteria. Novaderm Cream is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Neomycin. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers), which make the skin red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Burning
• Irritation
• Itching
• Redness
• Thinning of skin at the application site

Before using Novaderm Cream, let your doctor know if have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Novaderm Cream with proper consultation and caution. Do not use Novaderm Cream on the face and avoid contact with eyes. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Novaderm Cream unless advised by the doctor. Always wash hands before and after the application of Novaderm Cream.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed of all the medicines you use before starting Novaderm Cream.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Novaderm Cream, let your doctor know if have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis.

• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the 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 the 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.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.