Castor NF Cream

Castor NF Cream is primarily used to treat skin infection or dermatological infections. It is also used to treat acne, fungal infection of skin, eczema, skin scar, dermatitis and skin inflammation.

Some dermatological conditions cured by Castor NF Cream are Tinea versicolor and Candidiasis. It also treats pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and microbial infections.

The common side effects of Castor NF Cream are skin burning, itching, redness, thinning and skin peeling at the site of medicament application. To overcome these issues, regular application of moisturizer and drinking plenty of water helps in hydrating the skin.

Castor NF Cream is not recommended for patients susceptible to allergies to its Ingredients. Before using the medication, it is important to inform your doctor about any of the medications you are taking for the same or any other disease condition of yours.

The duration of use and dosage of Castor NF Cream should follow the particulars of the doctors prescription. During the course of treatment, it is advised not to touch or scratch the infected skin or the area as this may worse your condition or may even spread the infection.

• Skin Disorders

• Other Fungal Skin Infections

• Eczema

• Skin Scar

• Allergy

• Acne

• Skin Thinning

• Skin Peeling

• Application Site Irritation

• Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)

• How long is the duration of effect?

  Castor NF Cream is active for around 24 hours after application.

• What is the onset of action?

  Castor NF starts the action within two to two and a half hours of application.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is safe for pregnant ladies to apply Castor NF Cream.

• Is it habit forming?

  Castor NF is not addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Castor NF has no ill effects if the patient is breastfeeding.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Castor NF Cream is safe to use with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is safe to drive if you are using Castor NF skin cream.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Kidney functioning is not affected by cream.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It has no effect on the liver function.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is best to make up for the missed dose of medicine whenever you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If an overdose has any serious effects, immediately call for medical help.

Castor NF Cream belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death. It also binds itself to 30S-subunit proteins and also 16S rRNA. It attaches irreversibly to a total of four nucleotides of 16S rRNA and one protein S12 amino acid. This causes interference when it comes to decoding the site. Along with it, it also works by inhibiting the prostaglandins and leukotriene’s and simultaneously binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane and alters it''s permeability. Altogether they alleviates the disease symptoms.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  It has no interactions with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  It interacts with drugs like Amphotericin B, Caffeine, Cyclosporine, Flucytosine, Nystatin, and Warfarin.

• Interaction with Disease

  It has no interaction with diseases but must on be applied on open wounds or dry and cracked skin.

• Interaction with Food

  It does not interact with food.

• Ques : What is Castor NF Cream?

  Ans : It is an ointment contains Ciprofloxacin topical, Neomycin topical, Clotrimazole topical, and Fluocinolone as active ingredients in it. This ointment works by restricting the growth of fungi, possessing antimicrobial activity and restraints bacterial DNA synthesis. It is also used to treat conditions like bacterial infections, fungal infections of groin, microbial infections, etc.

• Ques : What is Castor NF Cream used for?

  Ans : Castor NF is an antibiotic medication which is used to treat, control and prevent conditions such as:

  • Bacterial infections
  • Skin infections
  • Fungal infections of armpit and skin folds
  • Candidiasis
  • Treatment of ringworm.

• Ques : Is Castor NF Cream safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : Castor NF considered, not safe to use during pregnancy because harmful effects have been seen on the animal fetus and there are limited human studies regarding this. Consult the doctor before using this ointment and also discuss the risks and benefits for further usage.

• Ques : Can medicine be used for Inflammatory and Pruritic Manifestations of Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses and Bacterial Infection?

  Ans : Yes. Castor NF skin cream be used for inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and bacterial infection.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Castor NF Skin Cream?

  Ans : Castor NF Cream should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Castor NF Cream?

  Ans : Castor NF can be used twice a day for 3-4 weeks, until the symptoms disappear.

• Ques : Can I stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?

  Ans : Castor NF Skin cream should be stopped gradually. It may lead to adverse effects if immediately stopped using this medication.

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