Elketo K5 Cream

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Elketo K5 Cream, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Elketo K5 Cream as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 120
Packing: 15.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Clobetasol (0.05% w/w) + Gentamicin (0.1% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w) + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) (1% w/w) + Tolnaftate (1% w/w)
Brand: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Skin infections

Description

Elketo K5 Cream is a combination medicine used in the treatment of various types of skin infections
It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching by acting against the infection-causing microorganisms
Elketo K5 Cream 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
Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine
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.
This is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site
These side effects are usually mild and 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 using 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 Use this Elketo K5 Cream with proper consultation and caution
If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult the doctor about this condition
During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Cautions

Liver:	No interaction found/established
Kidney:	No interaction found/established
Driving:	No interaction found/established
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Elketo K5 Cream 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: Elketo K5 Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. 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 Elketo K5 Cream

In Treatment of Skin infections Elketo K5 Cream 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 Elketo K5 Cream 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 Elketo K5 Cream, 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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