Supacor gm Cream
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Halobetasol (0.05%) + Miconazole (2%) + Gentamicin (0.1%) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 519 |
FAQ
Supacor gm Cream Reviews
Supacor gm is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections. It works by killing microorganisms that cause infection. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause redness, swelling, and itching.
Supacor gm 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. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine. 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 usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Supacor gm 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. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine. 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 usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How Supacor gm Cream Works
Supacor gm is a combination of three medicines: Halobetasol, Miconazole and Gentamicin. Halobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi while Gentamicin antibiotic which stops bacterial growth on skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.
How to Use Supacor gm 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.
Benefits of Supacor gm Cream
- In Treatment of Skin infections: Supacor gm is used to treat fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes), Jock itch (infection of the groin area), ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). It is also used to treat various bacterial skin infections like boils, impetigo (red sores on the face), infection in the hair follicle, etc. It gives relief from pain, redness, itching, discomfort due to infection and speeds up the healing process. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Supacor gm for as long as it is prescribed.
Uses of Supacor gm Cream
- Treatment of Skin infections
Supacor gm Cream Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Supacor gm is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Supacor gm 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.
Quick Tips
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
- Supacor gm must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
References
- Halobetasol. Yeruham, Israel: Perrigo.
- Miconazole. Schorndorf, Germany: Catalent Germany Schorndorf; 1974 [revised Aug. 2018].