Cortico AL Gel is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also moisturizes the skin and relieves the skin from minor irritations.

Cortico AL Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, irritation, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult the doctor about this condition. During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Uses of Cortico AL Gel

Treatment of Skin infections

Benefits of Cortico AL Gel

In Treatment of Skin infections

Cortico AL Gel gives relief from swelling, redness, itchiness due to skin infection and helps prevent scratching that can further irritate the skin. It also reduces dryness and keeps your skin moisturized. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Cortico AL Gel for as long as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Cortico AL Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cortico AL

Thinning of skin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Cortico AL Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Cortico AL Gel works

Cortico AL Gel is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Ammonium Lactate which treat skin infection. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Ammonium Lactate is a skin protectant which works as a moisturizer and relieves minor skin irritations.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cortico AL Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cortico AL Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Cortico AL Gel?

If you miss a dose of Cortico AL Gel, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cortico AL Gel

₹179/Gel

Topinate-AL Gel

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₹140/gel

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Nuvate AL Gel

Galcare Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

₹156.3/gel

16% cheaper

Covate-Soft Gel

Canbro Healthcare

₹164/gel

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Isorvate-AL Gel

e-derma Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.

₹130/gel

30% cheaper

Bariderm-AL Gel

Organic Laboratories

₹149.9/gel

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Quick tips

Cortico AL Gel may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Cortico AL Gel.
Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by an infection.
It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.

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Patient concerns

I am pharmacist my son is affected by chronic throat infection and continuous cough last 5 days. Already given antibiotics, H1 receptor antagonist and cortico steroids. But not relief the cough. Can i give apple cider vinegar 2ml add with one glass of warm water.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

The risks that are associated with self-medication include: ?Inaccurate diagnosis. ?Using inappropriate medications that cause side effects. ?Masking the symptoms of a serious condition. ?Delaying medical advice. ?Inaccurate dosage that leads to accidental overdoseDr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient. There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

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