Lymarin Cream

Contains 2 active ingredient : Miconazole nitrate 2% and Triamcinolone acetonide 0.2% 1% which is  is used to treat infections caused by a fungus.

Miconazole belongs to the class of imidazole and triazole derivatives. Used in the topical treatment of fungal infection

Triamcinolone acetonide which is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid.

Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the skin happens due to the irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful.

When triamcinolone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances. This reduces swelling, redness and itch. Triamcinolone is a potent corticosteroid that is applied to the skin to treat a wide variety of inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema..

What is it used for ?

It is a topical antifungal cream used to treat :

Skin infections such as tinea, Athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm of the body and other skin infections caused by fungi and yeasts (eg. skin infections which may be associated with nappy rash).

Direction:

Apply the cream thinly to the affected area and smooth in gently. Repeat 2-3 times a day for up to 3 or 4 weeks to kill the root of the infection.

The length of treatment may vary depending on the kind of infection you have.

Size: 15 g / tube