Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S

Description

About

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S belongs to a group of chemicals known as azoles and aids in reducing fungal infections such as fungal nail infection,athlete’s foot,vaginal yeast infections,ringworm infections and similar illnesses.Azoles work by altering the permeability of the fungal cell walls allowing the human body’s natural defenses to eliminate the infection. 

A thin layer of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,patients are advised to not stop using the Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S.

Mild side effects such as a stinging or burning sensation may be felt at the time of application for a few days.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not considered safe to be prescribed to children under 1 years of age.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is deemed safe to be prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women,under the care and supervision of a dermatologist.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S should not be prescribed to patients with known sensitivity to Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S or other fungal medications.

Indications

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S can be used to treat:

• Fungal nail infection 
• Athlete’s foot
• Infected diaper rash 
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Jock itch 
• Ringworm infections
• Pityriasis 

How Does Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S Work

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S interferes with the synthesis of fungal cell membranes thereby altering the permeability of the cell wall of the microorganism.Therefore,the human body’s natural defenses are able to destroy the fungal infection.

How To Use Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S

A thin layer of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician,for 2 weeks.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S on the affected area.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not meant to be covered after application if Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2 weeks after starting treatment with Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S

Dosage

Adult Dosage

A thin film of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be applied once or twice a day,as instructed by a physician.

Child Dosage

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is deemed unsafe for children aged 1 year and younger.A thin film of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be applied once or twice a day,as instructed by a physician.Only on the affected area.

Elderly Dosage 

For patients aged 65 years and above,Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is prescribed only when necessary and under the care and supervision of a doctor.A small dose of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is prescribed and for a limited number of days.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

It is advised that expectant mothers and women planning a family discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S during their pregnancies as there isn’t sufficient evidence yet to claim that Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is harmful to the fetus.It is generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers to apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S,as evidence suggests it is not harmful for the infant as long as Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not applied near the nipples or the breasts.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S:

• Allergy to Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S or any other medicine or food substance 
• Non-fungal infections 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S:

• Pregnancy 
• Irritated skin 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S:

• Other antifungal medications

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Irritation/itching at the area of application 
• Dryness/peeling of skin 
• Redness of skin 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Bumps on the skin (similar to pimples)
• Itchy rash (may or may not be accompanied by blisters)

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Dryness- apply a moisturizer to the skin and wait for 10-15 minutes after which apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S on to the skin.This will prevent skin from getting dry and flaky.
• Redness Of The Skin- can be combated by applying a cold pack to the affected area.
• Skin Rash- can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream.Apply a cold compress to the rash helps reduce itchiness and redness caused by rash.An antihistamine (prescribed by a doctor) is also recommended as an effective way to combat any skin rash.

Key Facts About Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S

• Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is used to treat fungal skin infections 
• Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be used topically only 
• Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is unsafe to be prescribed to pregnant
• Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to children aged 1 year and above

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S?

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.

#2.CAN I TAKE Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is deemed safe to be applied during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#3.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S?

• Irritation/itching at the area of application 
• Dryness/peeling of skin 
• Redness of skin 

#4.HOW IS Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE APPLIED?

A thin layer of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S on the affected area.Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not meant to be covered after application if Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.

#5.CAN I STOP APPLYING Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S NOW THAT MY SYMPTOMS HAVE GONE??

No.Application/usage of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,patients are advised to not stop using the Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S.

#6.WHY MUST I PROTECT MY SKIN FROM THE SUN WHILE TAKING Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S?

Treatment with Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S may lead to the skin becoming sensitive to sun damage and it is therefore recommended to patients to wear sunscreen at all times,along with hats and gloves whenever possible to protect themselves from sun damage.

#7.HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is prescribed to be applied for 2-3 weeks or as advised by your doctor.

#8.WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S?

It is advised that Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S is applied at the same time each day,an alarm can be placed to remind patients to apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S at the proper time.If patient misses a dose of Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S,they should apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S immediately but if the time for the next application is near then its beneficial for patients to skip the missed dose and apply Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S as per schedule,doubling of doses is not recommended.

#10.WILL Benasil 1% 10gm Cream 1 ‘S AFFECT MY FERTILITY??

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.