About Femzil Products
Uses of Femzil Products
Clobetasol+Gentamicin+Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)+Ketoconazole+Tolnaftate is used in the treatment of skin infections.
Femzil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Femzil are Thinning of skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness).
How Femzil Products work
Clobetasol + Gentamicin + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) + Ketoconazole + Tolnaftate is a combination of five medicines: Clobetasol, Gentamicin, Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), Ketoconazole, and Tolnaftate. Clobetasol is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Ketoconazole, Clioquinol, and Tolnaftate are antifungal medicines. Ketoconazole kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection. Clioquinol acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. Tolnaftate prevents growth of fungal cell-wall. It also prevents forming fungal colonies. This is how it causes death of fungi and relieves your infection.
Patient Concerns about Femzil Products
Frequently asked questions about Femzil Products
Frequently asked questions about Femzil Products
Q. Is it safe to use Femzil Ointment?
Yes, Femzil Ointment is safe when used according to your doctor’s advice and for limited duration of time (1-2 weeks). However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like transient burning, itching and irritation at the application site. It may also cause other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem due to the medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. How to use Femzil Ointment?
Follow the directions given by the healthcare provider on the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected skin areas thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Femzil Ointment is usually applied two or three times a day to affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Femzil Ointment, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.
Q. What are the precautions needed to be taken while using Femzil Ointment?
Femzil Ointment should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised periods of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side-effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.
Q. Can I overuse Femzil Ointment?
No, do not overuse Femzil Ointment for long periods or on large areas of skin. It can cause over-absorption of medicine into the body which may further lead to the thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can I stop taking Femzil Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Femzil Ointment and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the skin infection is completely cured.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Femzil Ointment?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.