Description:

S-Rocin Cream 5g is a topical antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory combination cream used for the treatment of superficial skin infections. It is commonly indicated for fungal infections (e.g., ringworm/tinea corporis, tinea curries, tinea pedis/athlete’s foot, candidiasis), mixed bacterial-fungal infections, infected eczema, impetigo, folliculitis, and other inflammatory skin conditions with secondary infection. The combination provides broad-spectrum coverage against fungi, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and reduces inflammation and itching. In Ghana (Accra), it is a popular, affordable prescription/OTC cream available in pharmacies for various skin infections.

Prescription: Prescription-only in regulated settings, but commonly sold over-the-counter (OTC) in Ghana for short-term use on minor skin conditions. Available freely in most pharmacies. Consult a doctor, dermatologist, or pharmacist if the condition is severe, widespread, involves broken skin, does not improve within 7 days, or shows signs of deeper infection (pus, fever, spreading redness).

Therapeutic Category:

Topical Antifungal + Antibiotic + Corticosteroid Combination (Triple-action cream for infected inflammatory dermatoses).

Active Ingredients/Composition: Each gram of cream typically contains (standard formulation for S-Rocin type products):

• Clotrimazole – 1% w/w (antifungal – inhibits fungal cell membrane synthesis)
• Gentamicin sulphate – 0.1% w/w (broad-spectrum antibiotic – effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria)
• Betamethasone dipropionate – 0.05% w/w (potent corticosteroid – reduces inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling) Other ingredients: White soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, emulsifying wax, chlorocresol (preservative), purified water, and fragrance. The cream is white to off-white, smooth, and has a mild medicinal scent.

Vitamins: None.

Minerals: None.

Variant:

• S-Rocin Cream 5g (standard triple-combination tube). Related variants: S-Rocin Cream in 15g or 20g tubes (larger sizes), S-Rocin Plus (if higher steroid potency), or similar triple-action creams (e.g., with different antifungal or steroid). The 5g tube is the most common retail size.

Consume Type:

Topical – Cream (applied externally to affected skin; not for oral, ophthalmic, or internal use).

Directions/Usage:

• Clean and dry the affected area gently.
• Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected skin and surrounding area 2 times daily (morning and evening) or as directed by physician.
• Gently rub in until absorbed.
• Duration: Usually 7–14 days (do not use longer than 2 weeks without medical advice).
• Do not cover with occlusive dressings (e.g., plastic wrap) unless prescribed (increases absorption and side effect risk).
• Wash hands thoroughly after application (unless treating hands).
• Avoid eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, and broken skin.

Common Side Effects: Common (local):

• Burning, stinging, or itching at application site (usually transient).
• Mild skin dryness or redness.
• Skin irritation or rash. Rare/serious (seek help):
• Skin thinning (atrophy), stretch marks (striae), or visible blood vessels (with prolonged use).
• Secondary infection (worsening redness, pus).
• Allergic contact dermatitis (severe rash, swelling).
• HPA axis suppression (if used on large areas or long-term).
• Systemic absorption effects (rare with small areas/short duration).

Package Type:

Aluminium tube of 5g (with screw cap; often in individual carton or no carton; labelled with ingredients, uses, dosage, and manufacturer details).

Storage Advice: Store at room temperature (below 25–30°C) in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep tightly closed. Do not freeze. Out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• For external use only; avoid eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, or broken skin.
• Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to any ingredient, untreated bacterial/viral/fungal infections (e.g., herpes, tuberculosis), acne, rosacea, or perioral dermatitis.
• Caution in pregnancy (use only if benefits outweigh risks; short-term/low area), breastfeeding (avoid treated area), children (risk of growth suppression with prolonged use), or large areas/long-term use (risk of skin atrophy, HPA suppression).
• Do not use under occlusive dressings unless prescribed.
• If condition worsens, no improvement after 7 days, or signs of infection appear, stop use and seek medical care.
• Keep out of reach of children (overuse risk).

Product Substitutes: Similar triple-action creams (clotrimazole + gentamicin + betamethasone) in Ghana (often 5g/15g/20g):

• Candiderma Plus Cream
• Candid-B Cream
• Triclosan Cream or other generic triple-combination creams
• Alternatives: Betamethasone + clotrimazole (without antibiotic), plain clotrimazole cream (for pure fungal), fusidic acid + betamethasone (for bacterial + inflammation), or miconazole + hydrocortisone. Consult pharmacist/dermatologist in Accra (e.g., Scab Pharmacy, Korle Bu Dermatology) for alternatives.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Donpak Pharma or similar Indian manufacturer (many triple-action creams like S-Rocin are produced by Indian companies for export to African markets, often under local branding). Marketed/distributed in Ghana by local importers/pharmacies (widely stocked as imported generic).

Country of Origin:

India (manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical companies; imported to Ghana and widely available in local pharmacies).