Product Details

Product Information of Skineal Cream

Do not use Skineal cream:

! if you are allergic to clobetasone butyrate, Ketoconazole, Neomycin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)

! to treat any of the following skin problems, as it could make them worse: , acne , fungal or bacterial infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, or impetigo , viral infections, such as cold sores, herpes or chicken pox , rosacea (a facial skin condition where the nose, cheeks, chin, forehead or entire face are unusually red, with or without tiny visible blood vessels, bumps (papules) or pus-filled bumps (pustules)) , itchy skin which is not inflamed Do not use if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Skineal cream. Some bacterial infections may not fully respond to treatment with Skineal cream. If your infection worsens at any time, speak to your doctor straight away.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Skineal cream. ! Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are applying the cream under a child’s nappy or an airtight dressing. Nappies and airtight dressings make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin and it is possible to accidentally end up using too much cream. Only use an airtight dressing over this medicine if your doctor has told you to. If you are applying Skineal cream under an airtight dressing, including a child’s nappy, make sure that the skin is cleansed before a fresh dressing is applied, to prevent infections ! Antibiotics may cause a condition that can result in severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Although this is unlikely to happen with antibiotics applied to the skin, if you develop stomach cramps or diarrhoea that does not improve or is severe, stop using Skineal cream and contact your doctor immediately ! Skineal cream may cause slight staining of hair, skin or fabric, but this can be removed by washing. The application may be covered with a nonairtight dressing e.g. cotton bandage or clean cloth to protect clothing ! Skineal cream can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid using sunlamps and spending a long time in the sun while using Skineal cream and use a sunscreen product and protective clothing to prevent sunburn ! Take care when applying Skineal cream to the eyelids to make sure it does not accidentally get into your eye ! If you accidentally get Skineal cream in your eyes wash them well with water ! Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances ! Take care when applying Skineal cream to the face over a long period of time as it may cause skin thinning ! If you have eczema around a leg ulcer, using Skineal cream may increase the risk of an allergic reaction or an infection around the ulcer ! Only use Skineal cream for as long as your doctor recommends ! If your condition does not improve after 7 days of treatment, speak to your doctor. ! Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. If there is a worsening of your condition during use consult your prescriber – you may be experiencing an allergic reaction, have an infection or your condition requires a different treatment. If you experience a recurrence of your condition shortly after stopping treatment, within 2 weeks, do not restart using the cream/ointment without consulting your prescriber unless your prescriber has previously advised you to so. If your condition has resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area and you experience a burning sensation, please seek medical advice before restarting treatment. Other medicines and Skineal cream Some medicines may affect how Skineal cream works or make it more likely that you’ll have side effects. Examples of these medicines include: ! ritonavir (used to treat HIV infection) ! itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections) Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. If you do use Skineal cream when breast-feeding, do not use it near your nipple to ensure that the baby does not accidentally get it in their mouth. Skineal cream contains cetostearyl alcohol and chlorocresol Cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Chlorocresol may cause allergic reactions.