Medicated creams are popularly called “tube creams” because most are in tube packages. These creams are usually a single drug in a base or a combination of drugs in a base. Popular combination of drugs is the triple action creams that contain antibacterial, antifungal and steroids. In recent times, a number of people are abusing these medicated creams under the guise that it makes their skin smooth, clears spots and improves skin tone and complexion. Hence, they empty the whole tube into their everyday beauty or body cream. This practice is very dangerous since it based on the assumption that it is just a cream andnot a drug . These creams should be handled as drugs that have indications, side effects and precautions. Creams applied on the skingets into the body system just like drugs oral drugs. The difference is the quantity of drug the body gets when swallowed is more than when applied. However, everyday use or continuous use of these medicated creams can expose you to high doses of drugs contained in the medicated creams.
Medicated creams are designed to treat skin infections, allergies or reactions and should not be indiscriminately used without consultingyour physician or pharmacist.