Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide
About
Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is a topical combination medication primarily used to treat fungal skin infections, such as seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) and tinea versicolor (a small patch of discoloured skin). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include a scaly rash, discoloured skin which is very itchy in nature.
Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is composed of two medicines: 'Clotrimazole' (antifungal) and 'Selenium sulfide' (anti-infective). Clotrimazole works by stopping the growth of the fungi cell by causing damage and leaking out all content, thereby killing it. On the other hand, Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. Besides this, it also reduces skin damage due to infection by decreases flaking or scaling of the skin, which helps in new skin formation. Together Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide treats various fungal skin infections and dandruff from the scalp.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or open-cut wounds, immediately rinse with cold water. Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide has common side effects like itching, dryness, redness, swelling, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects are temporary and resolve during the treatment. However, if these side effects persist, contact a doctor or skin specialist.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Selenium sulfide or other antifungal medications. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide if you have any liver, kidney diseases and other skin infections. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Uses of Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide
Medicinal Benefits
Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is used to treat fungal skin infections, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), and tinea versicolor (small discoloured skin patches). It consists of Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Selenium sulphide (anti-infective). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking of the scalp and removes the dry, scaly particles. Besides this, it also reduces skin damage due to infection, decreases flaking or scaling of the skin and helps in new skin formation in tinea versicolor.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide
- Itching
- Dryness
- Redness
- Swelling
- Burning sensation at the application site
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide, let your doctor know if have a history of liver or kidney diseases, other skin infections and allergic reactions to Clotrimazole and Selenium sulfide. Do not use Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide on face or genitals. Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is intended for topical (for skin use) only, and avoid using on red, broken and irritated skin. Do not cover the affected areas with dressing or bandage after treating with Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide unless the doctor advised. If you are wearing gold, silver or other metallic objects, please remove them while using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide to avoid discolouration. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor about the medicines and the topical products you use before starting Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, other skin infections, and liver or kidney diseases before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
safe if prescribedNo interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide affects breastfeeding infants. It is not known if Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide can excrete into breast milk. If nursing mothers apply Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby. Please consult your doctor before starting Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Driving
safe if prescribedClotrimazole+selenium Sulfide has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
safe if prescribedLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Kidney
safe if prescribedLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide.
Children
cautionClotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is recommended for use in children only with a doctor's advice.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of the fungal infection.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet.
- Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers 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.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal skin infection: It occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue of the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include a scaly rash and discoloured skin which is very itchy in nature. Some of the common fungal skin infections include ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), discoloured skin patch (tinea versicolor), candida infection (cutaneous candidiasis) and nail fungal infection (onychomycosis). Fungal skin infections are contagious in nature and can spread through direct contact with the infected person. If not treated, fungal skin infection can spread to the entire body with red patchy and intense itchiness.
FAQs
Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide consists of Clotrimazole and Selenium sulfide. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi's growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Selenium sulphide is an anti-infective agent that relieves itching and flaking and removes the dry, scaly particles on the skin and scalp.
If you need to apply the shampoo on light, blonde, grey or chemically treated (bleached, tinted, permanent-waved) hair, rinse your hair thoroughly for 5 minutes to decrease the chances of discolouration. Do not immediately apply it to the treated hair. Remove hair grips and other accessories before using the shampoo.
Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it onto the face and genitals. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. If you are wearing gold, silver or other metallic jewellery, remove them before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide since it causes discolouration of objects.
Please consult your doctor before using Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide if you have other skin infections and any liver or kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide or any of its components. Please do not use Clotrimazole+selenium Sulfide on red/irritated/broken skin.
Do not apply the topical suspension on the wounded or inflamed skin. If you have taken a beauty treatment like bleaching, do not immediately apply the product. Remove rings and jewellery while using the suspension.
