Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nemoderm


Natural antiseptic cream

Composition
Each 20 g tube contains:

Neem extract ......................................... 10 %
Tumeric extract ...................................... 5 %
Propolis extract ...................................... 2 %
Aloe vera extract .................................... 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:
Antifungal, antibacterial and antiscabies.

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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