Olprovate GC Ointment

Gain a clear understanding of Olprovate GC Ointment, a product by Olcare Laboratories formulated with the salt combination Betamethasone (0.05% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w) + Gentamicin (0.1% w/w). This medication is commonly used for Skin infections. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

MRP: ₹ 13.83
Packing: 15.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Betamethasone (0.05% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w) + Gentamicin (0.1% w/w)
Brand: Olcare Laboratories
Uses: Skin infections

Description

Olprovate GC Ointment is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections
It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching
It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms
Olprovate GC Ointment is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor
A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands
If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water
It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly
The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine
If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site
These are usually self-limiting
Serious side effects are rare
You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should Take Olprovate GC Ointment with proper consultation and caution
If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine
You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.

Cautions

Liver:	No interaction found/established
Kidney:	No interaction found/established
Driving:	No interaction found/established
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Olprovate GC Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Olprovate GC Ointment is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	No interaction found/established
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	DERMA
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Olprovate GC Ointment

In Skin infections Olprovate GC Ointment is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi
It kills and stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms
It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling
Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections
You should use Olprovate GC Ointment for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back
Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks
Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Olprovate GC Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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