Medicine Overview of Mexiderm F 0.1%+2% Cream
Mexiderm F is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms.
Mexiderm F is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).
Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.
- Skin infections
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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Mexiderm F helps treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis that are also infected by bacteria.
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It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
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Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
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Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
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Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.
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Do not use it for longer than prescribed as prolonged or repeated use can cause the skin to become over-sensitive to the medicine and may also result in the bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotic.
Avoid prolonged continuous treatment especially in infants and children. Extended treatment may increase the risk of contact sensitisation and development of antibiotic resistance. Not to be used for >7 days if there is no clinical improvement. Increased risk of glaucoma if preparation enters the eye(s). Pregnancy and lactation.
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