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Sudocrem (/ ˈ s u d ə k r ɛ m / or / ˈ s u d ə k r i m / in Ireland) [3] is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis.It contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils/waxes); protective and moisturizer agents; antibiotic and antifungal agents; and a weak anesthetic.
Possible treatments include minimizing diaper use, and using barrier creams, mild topical cortisones, and antifungal agents. A variety of other inflammatory and infectious processes can occur in the diaper area and an awareness of these secondary types of diaper dermatitis aids in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
According to Forbes, there have been 45,000 reported cases of side effects related to fluoroquinolones. 23.1 million patients filled prescriptions for oral flouroquinolones in 2011.
It is used as an ingredient in the medicated cream product Sudocrem. [4] Uses. It is used as a flavoring agent. [3]
Germolene cream contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine, which can rarely induce allergic reactions. [7] Symptoms of a minor allergic reaction to Germolene cream include itching , redness ( erythema ), dermatitis , eczema, rash , hives (urticaria), skin irritation , and blisters on the skin.
As a sulfonamide antibiotic, sulfanilamide functions by competitively inhibiting (that is, by acting as a substrate analogue of) enzymatic reactions involving para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Specifically, it competitively inhibits the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase .
Side effects may only last for a short time and then go away. Side effects can be relieved in some cases with non pharmacological treatment. [4] Some side effects require treatment to correct potentially serious and sometimes fatal reactions to penicillin. Penicillin has not been found to cause birth defects. [5]
Side effects may include irritation of the skin and discoloration of clothing. [2] If it is taken by mouth, toxicity and death may occur. [4] Potassium permanganate is an oxidizing agent. [5] The British National Formulary recommends that each 100 mg be dissolved in a liter of water before use. [3]