Trofodermin is the trade name of the healing cream that has as active ingredients Clostebol acetate 5 mg and Neomycin sulfate 5 mg, and is indicated to facilitate the healing of skin wounds, such as ulcers, fissures or burns, or wounds in the mucous membranes.
This medicine is manufactured by the company Pfizer, and is available in versions in dermatological cream, widely used for the treatment of wounds, ulcers, fissures or burns on the skin, or in vaginal cream, indicated for the treatment of cervicitis, vaginitis or to facilitate the healing after cauterization of the cervix, post-radius application, colpoperineorraphies, postpartum injuries and episiorraphies, for example.
Trofodermin is bought in the main pharmacies, with a prescription, and usually costs between 35 and 60 reais a tube, depending on the location that is sold, however, it is also found in its generic form as Clostebol acetate and Neomycin sulfate.
What is it for
Indications for Trofodermin include:
- Dermatological cream: superficial wounds, formed by blows, burns, intertrigo, varicose ulcers, bedsores, intertrigos, fissures, infected wounds or injuries caused by the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer; Vaginal cream: wounds caused by blows, wounds in the uterus, such as erosive, post-operative cervicitis, post-radius or postpartum), wounds in the vagina, such as ulcerative, post-operative vaginitis, post-radius or post-application -birth, after cauterization of the cervix, episiorraphies or colpoperineorraphies. Check the causes of wounds in the uterus and wounds in the vagina, and how to identify them.
The action of Trofodermin accelerates the healing process, so it is also usually indicated in cases of wounds with long healing.
How it works
Trofodermin is a healing cream that acts by combining the anabolic action of Clostebol, which is a steroid hormone that stimulates the formation of new cells, with the action of Neomycin, which is an antibiotic that controls and prevents infection by bacteria.
In this way, healing is facilitated, as the skin is stimulated to form, as well as infection foci that delay the healing of wounds.
How to use
To use the Trofodermin cream, the following guidelines must be followed:
- Dermatological cream: apply a thin layer of the cream over the affected region, being clean and dry, 1 to 2 times a day, according to medical advice; Vaginal cream: apply the cream inside the vagina, carefully, introducing the applicator loaded with cream, as deep as possible, 1-2 times a day, as indicated by the gynecologist. To fill the applicator, fit it on the tube, which must be gently squeezed until the plunger reaches the top. The lying position with the legs bent can facilitate the application.
For the treatment to be effective, it is important to follow the times and the number of days recommended by the doctor. If any dose is missed, it should be done as soon as you remember, but if it is close to the time of the next dose, it is recommended to disregard the missed dose and carry out the next one.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that this medication can cause are itchiness and redness of the skin.
Who should not use
Trofodermin is contraindicated for people who are hypersensitive to Clostebol (or other testosterone derivatives), Neomycin or any component of the formula.
This medication should also not be used by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, except under medical advice. Therefore, it is important to inform the doctor immediately in case of suspected pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
