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NEMODERM®
Natural antiseptic cream
Composition
Each 20 g tube contains:
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Neem extract
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10 % |
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Tumeric extract
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5 % |
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Propolis extract
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2 % |
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Aloe vera extract
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1 % |
Pharmacological Actions:
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is one of the famous
phytomedicine, especially in India and Myanmar, that has antifungal,
antiscabies, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. Azadiradione,
a tetranotriterpenoid, which is effective against superficial fungal
skin infection like tinea infection and scabies. Mahmoodin, a new
limonoid compound, which has significant antibacterial activity against
Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including Staphylococcus,
Pseudomonas and Klebsiella by inhibition of cell membrane synthesis.
Anti-inflammatory action is mediated by the water soluble part of
ethanolic extract.
The active principle of the Tumeric (Curcuma longa) is known as curcumin
which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial actions.
Curcumin when applied to the skin and exposed to sunlight, the healing
rate is increased. Tumeric is useful in treating a number of conditions,
including eczema, psoriasis and fungal infections such as athlete's
foot.
Propolis
(Bee glue) contains
flavonoids which have strong antibacterial, antifungal, antiviraland
anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potent natural bactericidal and
viricidal agent. It can lower the degree of inflammation and promote
healing. If used in burns and scald, there can be less chance of blister
formation and ugly scar.
Aloe vera extract contains aloe-emodin
as active constituent. It has action of antibacterial, antiviral and
anti-inflammatory properties. It is remarkably effective in wounds,
speeding up the rate of healing and reducing the risk of infection. It
enhances skin regeneration.
Indications:
Lacerated wound, skin abrasion and superficial wounds, granulating
wound, bacterial skin infection, burn and scald, bed sore, abscess and
curbuncle, acne, Dermatophytosis (Tinea infection), dry or infected
scabies, herpes infection.
Dosage:
The cream should be applied directly to the affected area three times
daily until healing is complete. The duration of treatment is usually
one week in case of skin abrasion, and bacterial skin infection. It
should be 6-8 weeks in case of tinea infection to eradicate the fungi in
all skin layers.
Side effects:
None.
Contraindications:
None.
Caution:
For external use only.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Preparation:
20 g per tube.
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