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Furmet medicine tube 10g contains the active ingredients Betamethasone dipropionate, Clotrimazole, Gentamicin sulfate. The drug is used to treat contact dermatitis, folliculitis, eczema, leech nests, ... Let's find out more information about the drug to have the best treatment effect and limit side effects.
1. What is Furmet cream?
What is Furmet cream? Whether Furmet cream can be used for babies is a matter of concern for many people. To better understand the effect of the drug, first find out what is in the composition of the drug?
Furmet cream is a medicine that contains the active ingredients Betamethasone dipropionate, Clotrimazole, Gentamicin sulfate.
Betamethasone dipropionate is a moderately potent corticosteroid indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-sensitive skin. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent. The main mechanism of action is to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol to prevent the division and growth of microorganisms, leading to impaired function and structure of the cytoplasmic membrane. Gentamicin cream is a topical antibiotic. The mechanism of action is irreversible binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Clotrimazole and Betamethasone dipropionate are a combination of antibacterial, antifungal, and corticosteroids.
2. Indications to use Furmet cream
Furmet cream is indicated for the local treatment of symptoms of dermatitis pedis, tinea versicolor and tinea versicolor caused by Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and in bacterial skin infections.3. What should be noted before using Furmet cream?
Do not use Furmet cream if you are allergic to Betamethasone dipropionate, Clotrimazole, Gentamicin sulfate, or any of the ingredients.
Warnings and cautions:
Long-term continuous topical treatment should be avoided, especially in children. Because Furmet cream can cause adrenal suppression. Stop using topical corticosteroids if systemic infection occurs. The tight bandage creates favorable conditions for bacteria to spread, so care should be taken not to cover the bandage. Clean the affected skin area before applying the medicine. Care must be taken when treating conditions such as eczematous psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, and severe eczema. If applied to the eyelids, care must be taken to ensure that the medication does not get into the eyes, as this may lead to increased intraocular pressure. Do not apply the medicine to places such as: inside the vagina, eyes, nose, mouth. If the medicine gets on these sites, wash it off with plenty of water. Do not abuse Furmet cream should consult a doctor when using. Medicines must be given the correct course of treatment even if the symptoms are relieved. Need to see a doctor again if not better after 4 weeks of treatment. In the area of applying the medicine, if there is any condition such as: itching, redness, burning, blisters, swelling, immediately notify the doctor. For pregnant women: There are no clear studies on the safety of corticosteroid use during pregnancy. It is necessary to weigh the benefits and potential risks to the fetus when using the drug during pregnancy. The drug Furmet cream should not be used by pregnant women for a long time and in large quantities. Lactation: Breast-feeding should be discontinued while taking the drug, as the drug may pass into breast milk.
4. How to use Furmet cream?
How to use:
The drug is only for use on the skin. Apply 2-3 times a day to the affected area and around in a thin layer, until completely healed. If hypersensitivity occurs, the drug should be discontinued. Dosage:
Apply 2-3 times a day and the duration of treatment depends on the location and extent of the diseased skin and the patient's response. The diagnosis should be revisited if there is no clinical improvement after four weeks of using Furmet cream. In particular, no more than 2 weeks for children and no more than 1 week for infants.
5. Undesirable side effects of the drug Furmet cream
When using Furmet cream may cause the following undesirable effects:
Betamethasone Dipropionate: Redness, itching, irritation, dry skin, folliculitis, hyperpigmentation, acne breakouts, hypopigmentation, inflammation perioral skin, allergic contact dermatitis, rough skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striation, milia, skin atrophy (bruising, luster). Absorption of topical corticosteroids causes reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, and hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia in some patients. Clotrimazole: Skin side effects include erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, itching, burning, and skin irritation. Gentamicin: In dermatological patients treated with gentamicin sulfate, irritation (erythema and pruritus) usually does not require discontinuation of treatment.
6. Contraindications of Furmet cream
Contraindications of Furmet cream in the following cases:
Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, tuberculosis, chickenpox, syphilis, cowpox rash. Eczema of the outer ear canal with perforated tympanic membrane. Skin ulcers, burns from 2nd degree and above. History of allergy to antibiotics Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin, Streptomycin, Neomycin, Kanamycin, ...), or other ingredients of the drug.
7. Interaction of Furmet cream with other drugs
For the topical form, there are no drug interaction studies. Drug interactions may occur in the presence of systemic absorption. Betamethasone interactions: Paracetamol, antidiabetic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, coumarin-type anticoagulants, Nsaids, Aspirin, Phenobarbital,... Clotrimazol interactions: Tacrolimus. Furmet medicine tube 10g contains the active ingredients Betamethasone dipropionate, Clotrimazole, Gentamicin sulfate. The drug is used to treat contact dermatitis, folliculitis, eczema, leech hives, .. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions. specialist doctor and pharmacist.
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