The widely known antibacterial and antifungal drug Triderm is available in the form of a cream and ointment. Gel Triderm does not exist, but sometimes this is called a cream, which is similar in substance to a gel-like substance.
Composition of the cream Triderm
In 1 g of cream Triderm contains:
- betamethasone dipropionate 0.64 mg;
- Clotrimazole - 10 mg;
- gentamycin - 1 mg (in the form of gentamycin sulfate);
- auxiliary substances: petrolatum white, paraffin liquid, cetostearyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, cetomacrogol-1000, phosphoric acid, sodium dibasic phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide, purified water.
Produced in metal tubes of 15 and 30 grams, packed in cardboard boxes (1 tube in a box).
Cream Triderm - a hormonal drug or not?
The main active substances are betamisone, clotrimazole and gentamicin.
Bentamisone has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and antipruritic effect. It should be noted that this drug is a synthetic hormone.
Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug, especially effective in candidiasis .
Gentamicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective in combating bacterial infections.
Thus, Triderm's cream is a combined effect drug, which includes hormonal, antifungal and antibiotic components. Therefore, it is worth considering the impact of each component, and do not apply this ointment to people who are contraindicated with hormonal drugs.
Triderm - cream or ointment?
The content of the main active substances in the cream and ointment Triderm is the same, there are differences only in the composition of the auxiliary components. Thus, the therapeutic effect, regardless of which form of the drug to choose, is the same. Preference ointment or cream should be given in view of the individual characteristics of the body and skin lesions.
It is believed that the ointment is better to use in more severe cases, in the presence of extensive skin lesions, and the cream - for small foci of the disease. Also, the cream is absorbed more quickly, so if necessary, apply the drug under the clothes should choose this form.
Since the composition of the cream Triderm contains alcohols, it should be used on the wet areas of the skin, where it will have a drying effect. Ointment, on the contrary, is used for dry skin and in the case of skin prone to allergic reactions.
Instructions for the use of Triderm cream
The tridermal cream is used for various dermatoses complicated by primary or secondary infection, lichen of different genesis, eczema, mycotic lesions of feet and other organs of the body, especially in places of various skin folds.
The drug is applied to the affected area with a thin layer twice a day, throughout the course of treatment. Since the composition of the cream Triderm is an antibiotic, it is not necessary to skip the use of the drug, as this may reduce the therapeutic effect.
On average, a clearly pronounced positive effect of the drug begins to appear after 8-12 days. If within three weeks the result does not appear, you need to discontinue treatment and apply
Precautions and side effects
Children Tridentum ointment is prescribed from the age of two years and with precautionary measures. In pregnancy, the use of Triderm cream is undesirable, and is allowed only if the possible benefit to the mother exceeds the risk for the unborn child. When using the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Also, when using the cream, there may be the emergence of individual allergic reactions, itching, additional skin irritation, its drying.