Simbiotic-B Lotion – Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone for Fungal Skin Infections
Simbiotic-B Lotion is a prescription topical medicine formulated with Clotrimazole 1% w/v and Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025% w/v. It is used to treat selected fungal skin infections associated with itching, redness, irritation, swelling, and scaling. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine that stops the growth of infection-causing fungi. Beclomethasone Dipropionate is a topical corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching in the affected skin. Simbiotic-B Lotion should be used only for the duration and frequency prescribed by a healthcare professional. Prolonged or unsupervised use of steroid-containing skin products may cause skin-related side effects.
Key Features
- Dual-Action Formula: Combines an antifungal medicine with a topical corticosteroid.
- Treats Fungal Skin Infections: Helps control the growth of susceptible fungi.
- Relieves Inflammation: Helps reduce redness, itching, irritation, and swelling.
- Topical Lotion: Designed for direct application to affected skin.
- Prescription Medicine: Should be used only according to a doctor’s instructions.
Active Ingredients
- Clotrimazole 1% w/v: An antifungal medicine that damages the fungal cell membrane and prevents fungal growth.
- Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025% w/v: A topical corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching.
Uses
- Ringworm of the body, also known as tinea corporis.
- Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis.
- Jock itch or tinea cruris.
- Selected fungal skin infections accompanied by redness and inflammation.
- Relief from fungal-infection symptoms such as itching, irritation, scaling, and swelling.
- Other fungal skin conditions when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
How to Use
- Use Simbiotic-B Lotion exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Shake the bottle well before application.
- Wash and completely dry the affected skin before applying the lotion.
- Apply a thin and even layer over the affected area and surrounding skin.
- Gently massage until the lotion is absorbed.
- It may be applied once or twice daily, depending on the doctor’s instructions.
- Wash your hands before and after application unless the hands are being treated.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, and other sensitive areas.
- Do not cover the treated area with an airtight bandage unless directed by a doctor.
- Do not apply more frequently or for longer than prescribed.
- Complete the prescribed treatment course even if symptoms begin to improve.
Possible Side Effects
- Temporary burning or stinging at the application site.
- Skin itching or irritation.
- Redness or dryness.
- Peeling or flaking of the treated skin.
- Pimple-like bumps.
- Skin tenderness.
- Skin thinning or colour changes with prolonged or excessive use.
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place at room temperature.
- Protect the lotion from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed after every use.
- Keep the product in its original packaging.
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Legal Disclaimer: Simbiotic-B Lotion is a prescription topical medicine containing an antifungal agent and a corticosteroid. It should be used only for the condition, frequency, and duration prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or the official instructions supplied with the medicine.
