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Introduction of Germidex-Itch Cream

Germidex-Itch Cream is a combination medicine used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching.

Germidex-Itch Cream 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.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.). 

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.

Uses of Germidex-Itch Cream

Benefits of Germidex-Itch Cream

In Skin infections

Germidex-Itch Cream 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.

Side effects of Germidex-Itch Cream

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

Common side effects of Germidex-Itch

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Germidex-Itch Cream

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Germidex-Itch Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Germidex-Itch Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Germidex-Itch Cream
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Quick tips

Germidex-Itch Cream

  • You have been prescribed Germidex-Itch Cream for the treatment of skin infections due to fungus.
  • Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin twice a day.
  • Fungal infections often occur in warm, moist areas of the body. After washing or showering, make sure that all areas of your skin are dried well, particularly areas such as skin folds and between your toes.
  • Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day to prevent infection.
  • It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I have itch in hand ,it look like round shaped.the small pimples situvated in round.I think it is a round itch it is a skin problem
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
No issue. You can apply itch guard. If no relief then consult skin specialist
I got bubble like rashes on my scrotum skin.
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
send a pic. apply zole f cream over it twice daily. if they look like bubbles and they pain and itch they can be herpes
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Name: Therawin Formulations
Address: No. 69-71, Near Vita Milk Plant, Jasmeet Nagar, Ambala - 134003, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India

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