VALERATEC CRM

Overview

VALERATEC CRM is a Schedule H drug.

VALERATEC CRM is composed of: BETAMETHASONE ( ), CLIOQUINOL ( )

Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.

Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is used in the treatmentof skin infections, fungal infections  and bacterial infections of external ear. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called ashydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. It may be combined with a steroid (to reduce inflammation) or an antibacterial agent (to reduce bacterial infection).Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a combinedanti-infective and cortisone-like medicine. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical preparation is used to treat infections of the skin and to help provide relief from the redness, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems

Usage

BETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Allergy

CLIOQUINOL is generally used to treat: Deep Skin Infection, Fungal Infection, Bacterial Infection, Tinea Pedis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin thinning, skin infection, diabetes, increased eye pressure, cataract, circulation disorder, immune disorder, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, positive TB skin test, recently vaccinated, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth.
  • Inform your doctor if you are going to undergo thyroid or urine tests as it may interfere with test results.
  • Do not use the clioquinol for more than prescribed duration to avoid toxicity. Clioquinol skin application may affect the results of thyroid function tests for iodine content and ferric chloride test of phenylketonuria.
  • Tell your doctor before using clioquinol if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Clioquinol should not be used formore than 1 week. If your skin problem does not improve in 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
  • Clioquinol should not be used to treat large areas of the skin or large openskin lesions. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
  • Clioquinol may turn yellow in color when exposed to air. It may stainclothing, skin, hair, and nails yellow. Avoid getting clioquinol on your clothing since bleaching may not remove the stain.Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you areusing clioquinol. The results of some tests may be affected by clioquinol.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLIOQUINOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body Itching

Rare Side-Effects

CLIOQUINOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Discoloration

Technical Classification

BETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
CLIOQUINOL is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRMINR 26.89 for 30 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %
DIPFORM CRMINR 56.31 for 10 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG
VALERATEC CRMINR 15.41 for 15 GM CREAMBETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BETNOVATE-C CRMINR 36.5 for 30 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W
BIODERM OINTINR 7.2 for 5 GM OINTMENTTOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
DERMITOP CRMINR 114.2 for 20 GM CREAMBETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE
DERMITOP LTNINR 135 for 15 ML LOTIONCLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
MULTIDERM CRMINR 28.75 for 10 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN
MYCOPAR CRMINR 15 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
QUADRI MIX CRMINR 27.5 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %
QUISS CRMINR 23.93 for 5 GM CREAMGENTAMICIN 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.5 MG, TOLNAFTATE
QUISS FORTE CRMINR 28.37 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
SKEEN CRMINR 22.86 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.6 MG
TIGBODERM CRMINR 64 for 15 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 1.0 %W/W, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W
UNIDERM CRMINR 29.7 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE
UNIDERM NF CRMINR 27 for 5 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE