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About New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm belongs to a class of dermatological medication ‘Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids’ used to reduce swelling, itching, and redness caused due to certain skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, allergies, rash) caused by bacteria and fungus. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm contains four medicines namely Clobetasol, ofloxacin, ornidazole, and terbinafine. Clobetasol belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from replicating and restoring themselves. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other infectious bacteria in addition to bacteria by harming the DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal that prevents the growth of fungi by stopping them from developing their protective covering.

You are advised to use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application, skin peeling, and thinning of the skin. Most of these side effects of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to New Castor NF Cream 15 gm or any ingredient of medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have adrenal gland or liver problems and any skin infection, inform your doctor before taking New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm should not be recommended for use in children below 12 years. Do not use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm in more than prescribed doses, or for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Avoid using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm on open skin wounds, deep cuts, or scrapes. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Do not swallow New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately.

Uses of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

Bacterial skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema), Fungal skin infection (athlete’s foot and yeast infections).

Medicinal Benefits

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm is primarily used to reduce swelling, itching and redness caused due to certain skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, allergies, rash) caused by bacteria and fungus. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm contains four medicines namely Clobetasol, ofloxacin, ornidazole, and terbinafine. Clobetasol belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from replicating and restoring themselves. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other infectious bacteria in addition to bacteria by harming the DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal that prevents the growth of fungi by stopping them from developing their protective covering.

Directions for Use

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm is only for external use. Apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area and surrounding skin.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

  • Burning
  • Irritation
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Skin peeling
  • Thinning of skin

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to New Castor NF Cream 15 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have adrenal gland or liver problems and any skin infection, inform your doctor before taking New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm should not be recommended for use in children less than 12 years. Do not use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm in more than prescribed doses, or for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Avoid using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm on open skin wounds, deep cuts, or scrapes. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Do not swallow New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: New Castor NF Cream 15 gm may interact with a pain killer (codeine), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antiparkinson’s medicines (selegiline, rasagiline), heart disease (disopyramide, quinidine), blood thinner (warfarin), antiviral/HIV medicines (atazanavir), antifungal (ketoconazole, fluconazole), anti T.B medicine (rifampicin), antidiabetic (acarbose).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have adrenal gland or liver problems and any skin infection, inform your doctor before taking New Castor NF Cream 15 gm.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CODEINE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ACARBOSE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot. Wear flip-flops or sandals 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 to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps develop the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation, and redness. Fungi usually cause athlete’s foot and yeast infections. 

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Many types of bacteria can infect the skin, out of which the most common ones are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Bacteria usually cause psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, cellulitis and staphylococcal infections.

About New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm belongs to a class of dermatological medication ‘Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids’ used to reduce swelling, itching, and redness caused due to certain skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, allergies, rash) caused by bacteria and fungus. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm contains four medicines namely Clobetasol, ofloxacin, ornidazole, and terbinafine. Clobetasol belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from replicating and restoring themselves. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other infectious bacteria in addition to bacteria by harming the DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal that prevents the growth of fungi by stopping them from developing their protective covering.

You are advised to use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application, skin peeling, and thinning of the skin. Most of these side effects of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to New Castor NF Cream 15 gm or any ingredient of medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have adrenal gland or liver problems and any skin infection, inform your doctor before taking New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm should not be recommended for use in children below 12 years. Do not use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm in more than prescribed doses, or for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Avoid using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm on open skin wounds, deep cuts, or scrapes. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Do not swallow New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

Bacterial skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema), Fungal skin infection (athlete’s foot and yeast infections).

Medicinal Benefits

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm is primarily used to reduce swelling, itching and redness caused due to certain skin infections (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, allergies, rash) caused by bacteria and fungus. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm contains four medicines namely Clobetasol, ofloxacin, ornidazole, and terbinafine. Clobetasol belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from replicating and restoring themselves. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other infectious bacteria in addition to bacteria by harming the DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal that prevents the growth of fungi by stopping them from developing their protective covering.

Side Effects of New Castor NF Cream 15 gm

  • Burning
  • Irritation
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Skin peeling
  • Thinning of skin

Directions for Use

New Castor NF Cream 15 gm is only for external use. Apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area and surrounding skin.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to New Castor NF Cream 15 gm or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have adrenal gland or liver problems and any skin infection, inform your doctor before taking New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. New Castor NF Cream 15 gm should not be recommended for use in children less than 12 years. Do not use New Castor NF Cream 15 gm in more than prescribed doses, or for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Avoid using New Castor NF Cream 15 gm on open skin wounds, deep cuts, or scrapes. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Do not swallow New Castor NF Cream 15 gm. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- INFECTIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CODEINE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ACARBOSE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot. Wear flip-flops or sandals 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 to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps develop the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation, and redness. Fungi usually cause athlete’s foot and yeast infections. 

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Many types of bacteria can infect the skin, out of which the most common ones are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Bacteria usually cause psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, cellulitis and staphylococcal infections.

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