Trimovate Cream

Trimovate Cream 30g – Trimovate contains three different medicines called clobetasone butyrate, calcium oxytetracycline and nystatin. The combination of clobetasone, oxytetracycline and nystatin is used to treat inflammatory skin disorders, such as eczema, that are or may become infected with bacteria or Candida species of fungi. It is particularly useful for moist areas of skin where infection is more likely, such as nappy rash, seborrhoeic dermatitis, or inflamed areas where skin surfaces are in contact (intertrigo) eg between the thighs or between the buttocks. The clobetasone reduces the inflammation, while the oxytetracycline and nystatin prevent and treat infections of the skin.

How does Clobetasione work?

Clobetasone is a synthetic steroid, and is used to decrease inflammation in the skin. When applied to the skin it is absorbed into the skin cells and helps to stop the affected area of skin becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful. It is used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema and dermatitis.

How does Oxtetracycline work?

Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic medicine. It works by preventing bacteria from producing proteins that are essential to the bacterial cell. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow, replicate and increase in numbers. The existing bacteria eventually die or are destroyed by the immune system. Oxytetracycline is included in this preparation to treat the bacteria that sometimes infect inflammatory skin diseases.

How does Nystatin work?

Nystatin is an antifungal medicine that kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes.

What is it used for?

Inflamed skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, that are or may become infected with bacteria or Candida species of fungi

You can only purchase this item if you have a valid prescription issued by a UK registered practitioner. The instructions for use will be specified by your prescriber. 

Trimovate Cream 30g – Always use Trimovate exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Using this medicine:

You usually apply Trimovate up to 4 times a day.
This cream is for use on your skin only.
Do not use more than the amount prescribed for you.
Do not use on large areas of the body for a long time (such as every day for many weeks or months) - unless your doctor tells you to.
The germs that cause infections like warm, moist conditions under bandages or dressings so always clean the skin before a fresh dressing is put on.
If you are applying the cream on someone else make sure you wash your hands after use or wear disposable plastic gloves.
If your skin problem does not improve after 7 days talk to your doctor.
Do not mix with any other creams or ointments.
 

Guidance on how to apply the cream:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Gently rub the correct amount of cream into the skin until it has all disappeared. You can measure how much cream to use with your fingertip. This picture shows one fingertip unit.

3. Unless you are meant to apply the cream to your hands as a part of the treatment, wash them again after using it.

For an adult you should find that:

two fingertips of cream will cover both hands or a foot
three fingertips of cream will cover one arm
six fingertips of cream will cover one leg
fourteen fingertips of cream will cover the front and back of your body.
Do not worry if you find you need a little more or a little less than this. It is only a rough guide.

For a child:

The smaller the child the less you will need to use.
An infant between 6 months and 1 year old needs about a quarter of the adult amount.
A child of 4 years needs about a third of the adult amount.
 

If you apply Trimovate to your face:

You should only apply the cream to your face if your doctor tells you to. The cream should not be used for too long as the skin on your face thins easily. Do not let the cream get into your eyes.

If you use more Trimovate than you should:

If, by mistake on a few occasions you use more than you should, do not worry. If you apply a lot or if a lot is accidentally swallowed, it could make you ill. Talk to your doctor or go to the hospital as soon as possible.

If you forget to use Trimovate:

If you forget to apply your cream, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time you are next meant to apply it, wait until this time.

If you stop using Trimovate:

If you use Trimovate regularly make sure you talk to your doctor before you stop using it.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Trimovate Cream 30g – Like all medicines, Trimovate can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using Trimovate and tell your doctor as soon as possible if:

you find your skin problem gets worse or becomes swollen during treatment. You may be allergic to the cream or need other treatment.
 

Other side effects you may notice when using Trimovate include:

redness of your skin (erythema)
rash including an itchy rash or swellings on the skin called nettle rash or hives (urticaria)
itching (pruritus)
a feeling like your skin is burning
changes in skin colour
increased hair growth
staining of your hair, skin and clothes can occur. You can protect clothes by covering the treated area with a cotton bandage or piece of clean cloth
thinning of your skin and it damages more easily. This could happen if you use it over a long period of time or you use a lot each time.
 

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doc

Trimovate Cream 30g – Do not use Trimovate:

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clobetasone butyrate, calcium oxytetracycline or oxytetracycline, nystatin or any of the other ingredients in Trimovate
To treat any of the following skin problems, it could make them worse:

acne
viral infections, such as cold sores, herpes or chicken pox
blisters or sores on your face and hands (impetigo)
fungal infections, such as ringworm, athletes foot or thrush.
 

Do not use if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Trimovate.

Take special care with Trimovate:

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if:

you are applying the cream under a child’s nappy or an airtight dressing for more than 7 days. Nappies and airtight dressings make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin and it is possible to accidentally end up using too much cream.
 

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use