Travocort consists of diflucortolone, which is a corticosteroid, and isoconazole, which is an antifungal.
It is used to treat fungal skin infections with inflammatory symptoms such as redness, swelling and itching.
Travocort is applied on skin as cream. The usual dose is twice-daily application. Stop using Travocort when the skin conditions have improved, or up to a maximum of 2 weeks.
Common side effects of Travocort include application site burning and irritation.
Common dosing schedule:
Some common medications Travocort may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Travocort is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
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For detailed information about the use of Travocort in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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