C Floxacet MT Ointment

C Floxacet MT Ointment is a combination of medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms.

C Floxacet MT Ointment is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor. 

This medicine is generally safe to use. However, you might experience irritation, redness and burning sensation at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. Regular application of moisturizer to the skin can help to overcome or prevent dryness of the skin. 

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Skin infections

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 gently massage the ointment.

C Floxacet MT Ointment is a combination of four medicines: Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole, Terbinafine and Clobetasol. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Metronidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging the DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their protective covering. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

You have been prescribed C Floxacet MT Ointment for the treatment of skin infections.

It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.

Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying.

Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.

Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.

Use moisturizer regularly to overcome the skin dryness during the course of treatment.

Don’t use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 1 week of treatment.

Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.

In Skin infections

C Floxacet MT Ointment is used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

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Alcohol:

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Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of C Floxacet MT Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of C Floxacet MT Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

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