Ephytol Ointment 15 gm is a dermatological medicine used to treat various bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or broken skin and cause infection. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

Ephytol Ointment 15 gm contains Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Thereby treats inflammation and itchiness caused by skin infections. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Ephytol Ointment 15 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Common side effects of Ephytol Ointment 15 gm include itching, dryness, and a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Ephytol Ointment 15 gm. Do not use Ephytol Ointment 15 gm on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage since it increases the side effects. If Ephytol Ointment 15 gm gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Ephytol Ointment 15 gm is not recommended for the treatment of diaper rash. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Ephytol Ointment 15 gm. 

Ephytol Ointment 15 gm treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), and insect bites. Ephytol Ointment 15 gm also effectively treats prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation on the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin). Ephytol Ointment 15 gm consists of Betamethasone (corticosteroid) and Neomycin (antibiotic). Betamethasone blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Itching
• Dryness
• Localized pain on the skin
• Burning sensation at the application site

Before using Ephytol Ointment 15 gm, let your doctor know if you have a history of dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hearing problems, chronic leg ulcers, liver and kidney diseases or allergic reactions to steroid medicines and antibiotics. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Ephytol Ointment 15 gm can catch fire and burn easily. Avoid applying Ephytol Ointment 15 gm on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Ephytol Ointment 15 gm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ephytol Ointment 15 gm is recommended for children above two years of age if prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ephytol Ointment 15 gm may interact with neuromuscular blocking agents, anti-HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir), and antifungals (itraconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history before using this medicine. Ephytol Ointment 15 gm is contraindicated in conditions such as perioral dermatitis (a rash around the mouth), viral skin infections, itching of genital and anal skin, yeast infections, and rosacea.

• RITONAVIR
• ITRACONAZOLE

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spreading skin infection.
• Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

• It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
• Avoid contact of Ephytol Ointment 15 gm with nose, mouth or eyes. If contact occurs accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Bacterial skin infection: Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or broken skin and cause infection. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching. Bacterial skin infections are generally mild and can be treated using topical antibiotics. Sometimes, for a severe infection, an oral antibiotic may be required. Common bacterial infections include cellulitis (red and swollen skin), erysipelas (large patches on the skin), impetigo (red sores on the face), folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), and carbuncles (pus-filled bumps).