Sofradex Cream
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Product introduction
Sofradex Cream is a combination of two medicines used to treat bacterial infections of the skin. It kills the bacteria and stops their growth. This way it helps in relieving redness, itching, and swelling caused by the infection and speeds up the healing.
Sofradex Cream is a combination of two medicines: Sofradex Cream1 and Sofradex Cream2 which treat skin infections.
Sofradex Cream is a combination of two medicines: Sofradex Cream1 and Sofradex Cream2 which treat skin infections.
Uses of Sofradex Cream
Benefits of Sofradex Cream
In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections
Sofradex Cream is an antibiotic and is used to treat skin infections like boils, impetigo (red sores on face), infection in the hair follicle etc. It may also be used to prevent infections in small cuts, wounds, burns or ulcers on your skin. Apply 2-3 times in a day to get relief from itching, swelling and redness caused by infection. You might see a change in your skin appearance in a week if used as prescribed by your doctor. Results might vary from person to person depending on your skin condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Sofradex Cream
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 Sofradex
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Sofradex Cream
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 cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Sofradex Cream works
Sofradex Cream is a combination of two medicines: Framycetin and Dexamethasone. Framycetin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth on the skin by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sofradex Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sofradex Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Sofradex Cream?
If you miss a dose of Sofradex Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Sofradex Cream is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
- Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Sofradex Cream
Once A Day
79%
Twice A Day
17%
Thrice A Day
2%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Sofradex Cream for?
Allergic diso*
46%
Bacterial inf*
34%
Others
17%
Eye disorders
3%
*Allergic disorders, Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Average
27%
Poor
17%
What were the side-effects while using Sofradex Cream?
No Side Effec*
58%
Skin scar
17%
Contact derma*
8%
Burning sensa*
8%
Skin thinning
8%
*No Side Effect, Contact dermatitis, Burning sensation
How do you take Sofradex Cream?
With or witho*
86%
With food
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Sofradex Cream on price
Not Expensive
43%
Expensive
37%
Average
20%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Sofradex (Framycetin sulfate, Gramicidin, and Dexamethasone) [Consumer Medicine Information]. Macquarie Park, NSW: Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd.; 2017. [Accessed 12 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Sanofi India Ltd
Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: India
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