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Introduction To Nanototal Cream
Nanototal Cream is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.
Nanototal Cream is for external use only. It should be used in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before the application of this medicine. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after application. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop using this medicine too early, the fungi may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions like burning, irritation, itching, and redness, and skin peeling. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid direct contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. You must inform your doctor if there's no improvement even after four weeks of treatment.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. Also, let your doctor know if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Nanototal Cream
- Fungal skin infections
Benefits of Nanototal Cream
Fungal skin infections
Nanototal Cream is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the
fungus causing the infection. This will relieve symptoms of itching, soreness,
and irritation and clear up the rash on your skin. This medicine is effective
in treating a wide range of fungal infections all over the body including the
athlete’s foot. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even
if your symptoms have gone. This will ensure that the infection is completely
cured and prevent it from coming back.
Side effects of Nanototal 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 Terfina
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Skin peeling
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Indigestion
- Abnormal liver enzyme
- Itching
- Taste change
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
How to use Nanototal 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.
How Nanototal Cream works
Nanototal Cream is an antifungal medication that treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.
Quick tips
- Nanototal Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
- Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.
- Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
- It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Nanototal Cream if I’m pregnant?
Nanototal Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Nanototal Cream if I’m breastfeeding?
Nanototal Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Nanototal Cream?
Nanototal Cream is a medication used to treat superficial fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. It also helps to treat fungal skin infections like pityriasis (tinea versicolor), which causes white or dark pigmentation on the face, neck, chest, arms, or legs. It acts by killing the causative fungus, thereby treating the infection.
Q. How long does it take for Nanototal Cream to work on the skin?
Nanototal Cream is an antifungal medicine that acts on the skin and cures fungal skin infections. The usual dosage of Nanototal Cream is once or twice daily. The duration of the treatment varies from 1 to 2 weeks depending upon the type of fungal skin infection. The doctor may even extend the duration of the therapy depending upon the person’s response to the medication. You will see noticeable results within a few days, but you still need to continue the medication for the prescribed duration to cure the fungal infection completely. Do not stop using it without completing the course.
Q. How do we apply Nanototal Cream on the skin?
Clean and dry the affected skin properly. Then, apply a thin layer of Nanototal Cream on and around the affected skin gently. Do not cover the area after applying the cream unless specified by the doctor. However, if the infection is present under the breasts, between the fingers, buttocks, or in the groin, then the cream should be applied properly and the skin may be covered with a sterile dressing. Avoid getting the medicine into the eyes, nose, or mouth. Inform your doctor in case of any signs of increased irritation, redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing.
Q. How long can I use Nanototal Cream?
Nanototal Cream usually takes a few days to relieve the symptoms. But, since fungal infections affect multiple layers of the skin, you may need to continue the medication for the prescribed duration to get cured completely. For various fungal infections, the duration of treatment varies from 1 to 2 weeks and can be extended up to 4 weeks. Irregular use or stopping the treatment before the prescribed time increases the risk of relapse of the infection. In case you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms within the prescribed duration, kindly consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Is Nanototal Cream safe in children?
Nanototal Cream has been approved for use only in people above 12 years of age. The safety of the medication has not been approved in children. Refrain from using it in children less than 12 years of age unless prescribed by the doctor.
Q. I feel better now. Can I stop using Nanototal Cream?
No, do not stop taking Nanototal Cream without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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