Butop Cream
Butop Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. The amount you need, and how long you take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. You should avoid getting in contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. In case of accidental contact, wash it off with plenty of water. Keep using it regularly to get the most benefit.
Butop Cream
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Butop Cream is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. It kills fungi by preventing them from making their protective covering.
Butop Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. The amount you need, and how long you take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. You should avoid getting in contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. In case of accidental contact, wash it off with plenty of water. Keep using it regularly to get the most benefit.
The most common side effects include burning sensation, itching, or stinging sensation. They are not usually serious and often disappear with time. If they bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
03Uses
Fungal skin infections
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
Butop Cream stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.
06Benefits
In Fungal skin infections
Butop Cream is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms, such as pain and itching, caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.
07Side Effects
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
Stinging sensation
Itching
Burning sensation
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Butop Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Butop Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
09Drug Tips
Butop Cream helps treat fungal skin infections.
Few healthy tips for Athlete’s Foot:Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Apply it once or twice a day as prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply more often or use longer than directed. This may increase the risk of side effects.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Inform your doctor if you notice changes in color or burning sensation of skin.
References
Sources and references
Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1589.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1051.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 173.
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