Xtraderm cream is used for infected eczema treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Aurochem Laboratories and it is one of the medicines used for the treatment of eczema with fungal infections and bacterial infections.
Xtraderm Composition
Xtraderm is a cream which contains betamethasone, gentamicin and clotrimazole.
Xtraderm Cream Indications
Xtraderm Cream contains betamethasone and this study found that betamethasone was effective for treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. It also contains gentamicin which is an antibiotic. It also contains clotrimazole which is an antifungal medication.
Xtraderm Cream uses include the treatment of dermatitis or eczema with secondary bacterial or fungal infections.
Xtraderm Cream benefits include treatment of eczema that is infected with bacteria and fungi.
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Xtraderm Cream Dose
Xtraderm Cream for infected eczema is applied twice a day to the affected areas.
Xtraderm Cream Side Effects
Side effects of Xtraderm include allergic contact dermatitis.
Side effects of betamethasone include allergic contact dermatitis, itching, a burning sensation, folliculitis, skin atrophy, acneiform eruptions, perioral dermatitis, hypopigmentation, hypertrichosis, miliaria rubra, striae, unusual loss of hair, cataracts, Cushing’s syndrome, hirsutism, hypertension, edema , gastric ulcer, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, and HPA axis suppression.
Precautions
Do not apply it if you are allergic to betamethasone or gentamicin or clotrimazole.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Contraindications
Do not use it if you have hypersensitivity to betamethasone or gentamicin or clotrimazole.
Patients with tuberculosis of the skin, chickenpox, herpes simplex, measles, vaccinia, and syphilitic skin lesions should not use it since its application might result in flare-up of the condition.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Xtraderm Cream Pregnancy Category
Xtraderm contains betamethasone which is a pregnancy category C medication.
This means it should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Betamethasone is excreted in human milk. Therefore lactating mothers should exercise caution and either discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue using the medication.
Presentation
It comes in a plastic tube.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees C.
Availability
Xtraderm can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Xtraderm Price
The Xtraderm Cream price in Kenya is Ksh 1500.
FAQ
How Do You Use Xtraderm Cream?
Apply a thin layer of the medication to cover the affected area completely.
Is Xtraderm A Bleaching Cream?
It can cause the skin to get lighter in color because it contains betamethasone which is a steroid that can reduce the amount of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment which gives skin its color. Xtraderm can therefore lighten the skin.
Can I Use Xtraderm On My Face?
It should only be used on the face when it is prescribed by a Doctor and only for very short duration.
Can I Use Xtraderm Cream For Dark Spots?
It should not be used for dark spots since it does not have effective ingredients to treat dark spots. These ingredients include kojic acid and vitamin C which are found in Hyglow Cream or retinol and vitamin C which are found in Neutrogena Dark Spot Corrector.
Does Xtraderm Treat Pimples?
It should not be used for pimples since it does not have effective ingredients to treat pimples. These ingredients include salicylic acid which is found in Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer.
Does Xtraderm treat rashes?
It treats rashes caused by eczematous skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
Can I Use Xtraderm For Yeast Infection?
It contains clotrimazole which is an antifungal that is effective for treating yeast infections.
Is Xtraderm Good For Babies?
No, it is not since babies and children are more likely to develop serious side effects from its use. These include HPA axis suppression, growth retardation, Cushing syndrome and intracranial hypertension.
Can Xtraderm lighten the skin?
Xtraderm can lighten the skin because it contains betamethasone and one of the side effects of application of this steroid to the skin is skin lightening.