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Amostar Cream Substitute
Amostar Cream Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
AMOROLFINE-0.25%W/W
Uses:
Fungal nail infection
Medicinal Benefits:
Amostar Cream is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of nails and skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on face, scalp, chest, upper back, or ears) and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Amostar Cream causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching of the skin caused due to infections.
FAQs
Amostar 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.
Amostar Cream consists of Amorolfine that should be used after consulting with doctor if a person has raised blood sugar levels (diabetes mellitus).
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Amostar Cream if you are using more than one topical medicine.
No, do not stop taking Amostar Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
There is limited data on how Amostar Cream affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Amostar Cream. However, if nursing mothers apply Amostar Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Amostar Cream contains 'Amorolfine' that works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes nail infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die.
Amostar Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Amostar Cream unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Amostar Cream on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Amostar Cream, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Amostar Cream and immediately consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
You are recommended to apply makeup or sunscreen to the treated area of skin after a minimum of 20 minutes of using Amostar Cream.
You are recommended to use Amostar Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition worsens or persists after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with Amostar Cream, please consult a doctor.