Cuatrocrem® cream
1 tube 30 g
composition
1 g cream / ointment contains the active substance: 0.5 mg betamethasone in the form of betamethasone valerate, 1 mg of gentamicin in the form of gentamicin sulfate, 10 mg clioquinol, 10 mg tolnaftate and other excipients.
Quatrocrem cream contains as preservatives: chlorocresol.
Features / Use
What's Quatrocrem and when is it used?
Quatrocrem is a combination product that contains 4 ingredients. The active substance Betamethasone reduces inflammation, anti-allergic and itching. The gentamicin additive gives Quatrocrem antibacterial properties. Additionally Quatrocrem contains the antifungal agent tolnaftate and easy disinfecting action clioquinol.
Quatrocrem used for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases and ekzematischen in which either consists infection by bacteria and / or fungi or is to be feared.
The ointment is particularly suitable for dry, scaly and crusty manifestations, the cream on oily skin and for weeping skin diseases.
Quatrocrem may only be used when prescribed by a physician.
Contraindications
When should Quatrocrem not be used?
If you suffer from hypersensitivity to the ingredients, do not apply Quatrocrem same applies if tuberculous and syphilitic skin diseases, chickenpox (varicella, top-pox), herpes infections (for example, cold sores), vaccination reactions exist and in acne and a iodine allergy. The doctor should be informed immediately.
In children under 2 years.
Not a large area and not be applied to broken skin.
Precautions
When is advised when applying Quatrocrem caution?
Quatrocrem is a highly effective way. Do not exceed the prescribed by the physician treatment period is usually 2 to 3 weeks, otherwise may choose to skin damage.
Consult your doctor if a skin disease not within a few days is responding to treatment or got worse. An allergy or an infection caused by resistant bacteria may be the cause. Tell him also with when itching and redness, blisters or severe thinning of the skin and injuries occur.
If unexpectedly hypersensitivity reactions include redness and swelling of Haufläche occur then the treatment should be withdrawn.
A large-scale application (more than 10% of body surface) and an application to increasingly resorbing skin areas (open wounds, damaged skin, intertriginous areas [skinfold] in flexures and around the fingers or toes, skin / mucosal borders, around the eyes ) should be avoided.
Children should Quatrocrem with caution, not be applied not large area for a long time and.
Use Quatrocrem only for your current skin condition for which the doctor has prescribed for you, but not for others later skin disorders. Do not give Quatrocrem to anyone else.
Quatrocrem should not be used on mucous membranes or in or near the eyes. If accidentally but some ointment or cream has fallen into the eye, rinse thoroughly with water.
Under the application of Quatrocrem can cause lesions in large-scale and / or long-term use; Impairment of skin thickness, expansion and proliferation of capillary vessels, streaking and spotting. Therefore, do not use on large areas of skin without consulting the doctor.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
suffering from other diseases,
have allergies or
other medicines (including those purchased) are taking or applying externally!
Pregnancy / Breastfeeding
Can Quatrocrem be used in breastfeeding during pregnancy or?
If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant or breastfeeding, you should use Quatrocrem only after consultation with the doctor.
Dosage / Application
How do you use Quatrocrem?
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:
thinly 2-3 times daily Quatrocrem cream or ointment with the fingertips to the affected parts of the body and gently rub.
When using Quatrocrem you can cover the treated parts of the body with an air-permeable protective dressing to avoid a possible slight coloration of the laundry.
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician to bring about a complete cure.
Do not change from the prescribed dosage. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
unwanted effects
What side effects can Quatrocrem have?
Local adverse events such as skin irritation, burning, itching and dryness and hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
After prolonged use, it can lead to a dilution of the treated skin areas to extensions of small superficial blood vessels and the formation of blue-reddish stripes.
In children, especially infants and young children, it should be noted that the active ingredient is increased uptake into the bloodstream, so that, inter alia, may occur stunting with prolonged use.
If any other symptoms occur, of which you suspect an association with the use of this drug, you should inform your doctor immediately.
General information
What should also be noted?
The clioquinol contained in the preparation can lead to a yellowing of the skin and woven film.
Do not store the medicine away from children!
The preparation may be used only up to the specified on the packaging with "EXP." Date.
Quatrocrem cream / ointment should be stored at room temperature (15-25 ° C).
Further information can be obtained from your doctor or pharmacist who has the full prescribing information.
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