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Cipro CF Plus Ointment Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Uses:
Bacterial skin infections, Fungal skin infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Cipro CF Plus Ointment is a combination of three drugs, namely Ciprofloxacin, Clotrimazole, and Fluocinolone acetonide. Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (increase in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with a bacterial enzyme involved in repairing and replicating bacteria's DNA (genetic material). Thus, it kills bacteria and clears the infection. Clotrimazole is an antifungal that damages the fungal cell membranes, which are essential for their survival. They prevent unwanted substances from entering into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents and kill fungi. Fluocinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid that acts inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any allergens, such chemicals are usually released.
FAQs
Cipro CF Plus Ointment contains Ciprofloxacin, Clotrimazole, and Fluocinolone acetonide. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by interfering with a bacterial enzyme involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection. Clotrimazole is an antifungal that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, it kills fungi. Fluocinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid that acts inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces swelling, itching, and redness caused by certain infections.
Cipro CF Plus Ointment may cause skin itching at the site of application as a temporary side effect. However, if the itching persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to cover the treated area of skin with bandages or dressings only if advised by your doctor else it may increase the risk of side effects.
You are recommended to use Cipro CF Plus Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with Cipro CF Plus Ointment, please consult a doctor.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
Cipro CF Plus Ointment contains clotrimazole that may affect the latex in contraceptives such as diaphragms and condoms and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, it is recommended to use other contraceptive methods for minimum 5 days after using Cipro CF Plus Ointment in the genital area. However, please consult a doctor if you any queries regarding this.
Cipro CF Plus Ointment contains ciprofloxacin that may increase the risk of sunburn. Therefore, it is advised to avoid sunlight or tanning beds, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out in the sun to prevent sunburn while using Cipro CF Plus Ointment. However, please consult a doctor if you experience severe redness, itching, swelling or rash after being exposed to the sun.
