Cortent Cream

Safety advice

AlcoholNo interaction found/established

No interaction found/established

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cortent 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.

BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cortent Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingNo interaction found/established

No interaction found/established

KidneyNo interaction found/established

No interaction found/established

LiverNo interaction found/established

No interaction found/established

About this medicine

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How to use

How it works

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Expert advice

Frequently asked questions

Can Cortent Cream be used for a long time?

No, Cortent Cream should not be used for a long time. The doctor generally prescribes it for 2 consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.

Does Cortent Cream cause severe skin reactions?

Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Cortent Cream. Cortent Cream is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortent Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortent Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction but the added excipients with the medications can lead to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.

Can Cortent Cream be used on the face?

No, Cortent Cream should not be used on the face. In addition to this, Cortent Cream should also not be used on the axillae (armpits), groin, and if there is atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. In certain circumstances, it can be exceptionally considered to be used by doctors. It should be used only after consultation with your physician and if possible, the application on the face should be limited to a maximum of 5 days.

Can Cortent Cream be applied to children?

Cortent Cream is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age. It is also not recommended for use in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them. In the pediatric population, there is an increased risk of suppression of the immune system which may make the child prone to other diseases and atrophic changes, hence it is not recommended. Still, in some rare cases, the doctor may recommend this medicine, but the treatment is usually limited to 5 days and the therapy is reviewed weekly.

Can we use Cortent Cream in infections?

Cortent Cream is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It is a steroid medication. It should not be used in infections as being a corticosteroid, it suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of infections. Bacterial infections are prone to worsen if the infection is covered with a dressing after using Cortent Cream. In case the inflammatory lesions get infected or there is any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Cortent Cream and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Can I stop taking Cortent Cream when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Cortent Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Cortent Cream before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.

Does Cortent Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?

Local skin reactions are quite rare with Cortent Cream. Being an anti-inflammatory drug, it is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. Still, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortent Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortent Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medications. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.