Drug name: Triderm

Active Ingredients:

• bethametasone clotrimazole gentamicin

Therapeutic effects of Triderm: Being a synthetic corticosteroid, Bethametasone is effective in reducing inflammation in the skin. It is directly absorbed into the skin cells on application. It acts by inhibiting the release of specific chemicals by the cells.

The clotrimazole part of Triderm is used in treating yeast and fungal infections. It acts so by interfering with the formation of their cell membranes. On consumption, clotrimazole inhibits ergosterol production by the fungi which is a main component of their cell membrane leading to hole formation in the membrane.

The role of gentamycin is to prevent the bacterial action in the body because Gentamycin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by making it produce defective proteins that the bacteria cannot survive without. Due to this action of the drug, Gentamycin is classified into aminoglycosides class of antibiotics.

Indications: Triderm is applied to treat:

• Fungal skin disease called Dermatomycosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophyles
• Superficial infections of skin and mucosal membranes by Candida
• Lichen simplex chronicus
• Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)
• Skin inflammations
• Chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp (discoid lupus erythematosus)
• Allergic or irritant dermatitis
• Pyodermatitis
• Contagious skin infection caused by Staph or Strep (Impetigo)

Precautions and Restrictions: Triderm is not for people who are allergic to:

• Drugs containing bethametasone clotrimazole gentamicin
• Any ingredient of this medicine
• Similar drugs that has topical corticosteroids, antibiotics, antimycotic properties

Never use this medicine if:

• You have syphilis or tuberculosis (TB)
• You suffer from any viral infections such as shingles or chicken-pox
• You experience any skin reaction after being vaccinated
• You have acne rosacea
• You experience itching around the anus and genitals
• You have ulcers in the leg
• The user is below the age of one

Also avoid Triderm if:

• You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future
• You are a nursing mother or plan on doing so

Warning!

• Triderm ointment and cream are for external use only.
• Apply this medicine as a thin film evenly to the affected area.
• Do not use this cream or ointment for more than five days when applying on the face.
• Observe caution while using this medicine on children.

Side effects of Triderm: Triderm users may experience some adverse reactions that are wholly or partly unintended. These side effects are only a distant possibility and there are no prior proven records of such effects due to Triderm. Some of the common side effects of this cream or ointment are mentioned below, and if you experience these it is best to inform it to a doctor:

• Reddening of skin
• Burning sensation
• Itching

Few of the rarely occurring side effects of this medicine are:

• Various allergic reactions
• Irritation or redness around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
• Excessive unwanted hair growth
• Hair follicles infection
• Acne
• Striae
• Vessels on the skin surface
• Bleeding
• Skin thinning

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused due to the use of Triderm. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist, or see the full details presented with Triderm.

Interactions: There is a good chance that Triderm may react with other medicines or substance you are currently using, so before using this cream it's best to check with your physician or pharmacist or any medical expert or go through the detailed information regarding Triderm provided by the manufacturer. Observe caution while taking medicines for treating cancer like chemotherapy agents, other medicine that are applied on skin, and vitamins.

Additional Information: Triderm ointment and cream should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share medical substances with anybody else. Triderm ointment and cream are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.