Baycuten N cream is a combination medication manufactured by Bayer Mexico, each 100g tube contains clotrimazole 1g, neomycin base 0.5g, and dexamethasone base 0.04g. Baycuten N cream is used in atopic dermatitis, which causes bacterial infections such as erythrasma, as well as in dermatitis complicated by infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and other fungi that usually respond adequately to treatment with corticosteroids.
It is mainly used as a treatment for:
• Atopic dermatitis: (eczema) is a condition that causes redness and itching of the skin, it occurs mostly in children, but can occur at any age, is long-lasting (chronic), and usually worsens periodically.
• Erythrasma: rare, prolonged bacterial infection caused by bacteria and that generally occurs in the folds, scaly patches commonly appear, reddish-brown with well-defined borders accompanied by abundant itching that worsens at night and in humidity.
• Cutaneous candidiasis: fungal skin infection, usually causing a rash in skin folds, genitals, trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, and other areas of the skin, Infection of hair follicles that may look like pimples and are usually painful.
How Baycuten N cream works
The 3 active ingredients in Baycuten N cream works in synergy to produce the effects of the medication. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal that acts against dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and other fungi. Clotrimazole works by killing the fungus (yeast) that is causing the infection. Clotrimazole kills fungus by causing holes to appear in its cell membrane and the contents leak out. This kills the fungus and treats the infection. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and treats bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions and has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Dexamethasone exerts an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. Dexamethasone’s effect on the body occurs in a variety of ways. It works by suppressing the migration of neutrophils and decreasing lymphocyte colony proliferation. The capillary membrane becomes less permeable, as well. Lysosomal membranes have increased stability.
How to use Baycuten N Cream
Baycuten is a medicine that is indicated for all ages, it is also used in babies to combat skin infections caused by fungi. It is recommended that you thoroughly wash the affected area with boiled water, without using soap, and dry carefully, then apply a thin layer of Baycuten cream with a light massage, twice a day, preferably in the morning and in the evening. Once the symptoms have disappeared, it is convenient to continue the treatment for another five days.
The recommended doses vary according to the severity of the condition and must be established by the doctor according to individual characteristics.
The benefits of Baycuten are extremely fast, in a period of no more than 6 hours, they begin to be appreciated. However, to obtain the maximum benefits, it is necessary to comply with the complete treatment as indicated by the doctor.
What are the side effects of Baycuten N Cream?
Baycuten N cream may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• increased burning, itching, or irritation
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using Baycuten N cream and call your doctor immediately:
• rash
• hives
• stomach pain
• fever
• chills
• nausea
• vomiting
• foul-smelling vaginal discharge
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).
Contraindications and warnings
• General: Baycuten cream should not be used in viral skin diseases such as herpes simplex, rosacea, or viral dermatitis, as it can cause a worsening of the symptoms of these diseases.
• Allergies or hypersensitivity. This medication should not be consumed by those who have been allergic to clotrimazole or other imidazoles or triazoles, as well as dexamethasone .
• Mix with alcohol. There are no studies showing that there is a serious condition if mixed with alcohol.
• Mix with other medications. There are no studies that have reported interactions with other medications
