Can I use Terbinaforce Plus cream for ringworm?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have been having ring-like patches all over my body for the past five months. I have itching all over the body, including the private parts, and now it has spread to the face as well.

I had Griseofulvin tablets, Liv-Cet-5 twice daily, and Terbinaforce plus cream for the last two months. But it did not cure my problem. So, I have stopped taking it now.

Kindly help me.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You should not have used Terbinaforce plus cream (a combination of Clobetasol propionate, Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, and Terbinafine) as it contains Clobetasol, which is a steroid. It aggravates fungal infection and does not cure it. You should take the capsule Itraconazole 100 mg twice daily, along with Luliconazole cream on the affected area once daily.

You can continue with Liv-Cet-5 (Levocetirizine) twice daily, as it is an antihistamine and will relieve itching. Continue this treatment for two weeks and then revert back. Besides this, you should not share your towel and soap. Wear loose cotton clothing and stay in a cool, airy environment. Please consult your specialist and then take the medicines.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can use Sertaconazole cream on the affected area twice daily. It is as effective as Luliconazole cream.

Thank you.