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Introduction To Colbet Cream
Colbet Cream belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin and prevents further irritation.
Colbet Cream is meant for external use and is to be used only as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
Using the medicine may cause skin thinning, burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Colbet Cream is not recommended to be used in children. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Colbet Cream
- Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Benefits of Colbet Cream
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Colbet Cream is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation
and itching such as eczema and dermatitis. It works by reducing the actions of
chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. In treating eczema
and dermatitis, it reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by
your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and
confidence as your appearance changes.
You should always use the cream or ointment as prescribed and only apply the
amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to
get the full benefits.
Side effects of Colbet 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 Covate
- Skin atrophy
- Telangiectasia
- Skin irritation
- Dry skin
How to use Colbet Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
How Colbet Cream works
Colbet Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Quick tips
- Colbet Cream is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Don't 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.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Colbet Cream and consult your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Colbet Cream if I’m pregnant?
Colbet Cream 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Colbet Cream if I’m breastfeeding?
Colbet Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can Colbet Cream be used for a long time?
No, Colbet Cream should not be used for a long time. The doctor generally prescribes it for 2 consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.
Q. Does Colbet Cream cause severe skin reactions?
Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Colbet Cream. Colbet Cream is an anti- inflammatory drug which is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Colbet Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Colbet Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction but the added excipients with the medications can lead to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
Q. Can Colbet Cream be used on the face?
No, Colbet Cream should not be used on the face. In addition to this, Colbet Cream should also not be used on the axillae (armpits), groin, and if there is atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. In certain circumstances, it can be exceptionally considered to be used by doctors. It should be used only after consultation with your physician and if possible, the application on the face should be limited to a maximum of 5 days.
Q. Can Colbet Cream be applied to children?
Colbet Cream is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age. It is also not recommended for use in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them. In the pediatric population, there is an increased risk of suppression of the immune system which may make the child prone to other diseases and atrophic changes, hence it is not recommended. Still, in some rare cases, the doctor may recommend this medicine, but the treatment is usually limited to 5 days and the therapy is reviewed weekly.
Q. Can we use Colbet Cream in infections?
Colbet Cream is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It is a steroid medication. It should not be used in infections as being a corticosteroid, it suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of infections. Bacterial infections are prone to worsen if the infection is covered with a dressing after using Colbet Cream. In case the inflammatory lesions get infected or there is any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Colbet Cream and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Q. Can I stop taking Colbet Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Colbet Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Colbet Cream before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.
Q. Does Colbet Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are quite rare with Colbet Cream. Being an anti- inflammatory drug, it is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. Still, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Colbet Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Colbet Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medications. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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