Here’s a table summarizing some of the most commonly prescribed creams in Sri Lanka, along with their active compounds, uses, and alternative brand names:
| Brand Name | Active Compound(s) | Uses | Alternative Brand Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltaren Emulgel | Diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% | Relief of pain and inflammation in muscles and joints | Generic diclofenac gels |
| Benzac AC Gel 5% | Benzoyl peroxide 5% | Treatment of acne | PanOxyl, Clearasil |
| Beprosalic Ointment | Betamethasone dipropionate, Salicylic acid | Treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions | Diprosalic |
| Beprosone Cream | Betamethasone dipropionate | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions | Betnovate, Celestone |
| Cloderm Cream | Clobetasol propionate | Treatment of eczema and psoriasis | Dermovate, Temovate |
| Daktarin Cream | Miconazole nitrate 2% | Treatment of fungal skin infections | Micatin, Monistat-Derm |
| Nizoral Cream | Ketoconazole 2% | Treatment of fungal infections | Sebizole, Ketoderm |
| Tretin-A Cream | Tretinoin | Treatment of acne and skin rejuvenation | Retin-A, Renova |
| Fusid Cream | Fusidic acid | Treatment of bacterial skin infections | Fucidin |
| Mycoral Cream | Clotrimazole 2% | Treatment of fungal skin infections | Canesten, Lotrimin |
| Enderm Cream | Hydrocortisone | Treatment of mild inflammatory skin conditions | Cortizone-10, Anusol HC |
| Terbiderm Cream | Terbinafine | Treatment of athlete’s foot and other fungal infections | Lamisil |
| Momson Cream | Mometasone furoate | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions | Elocon |
| Candazole Cream | Clotrimazole | Treatment of fungal skin infections | Canesten, Lotrimin |
| Flucort MZ Ointment | Fluocinolone acetonide, Miconazole nitrate | Treatment of inflammatory and fungal skin conditions | Synalar-M |
| Aclin Gel | Clindamycin phosphate | Treatment of acne | Cleocin T, Clindagel |
| Aquarin-F Cream | Urea, Lactic acid | Moisturizer for dry, scaly skin | Eucerin, Carmol |
| Betze Skin Ointment | Betamethasone valerate | Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions | Betnovate |
| Clotrimazole Powder | Clotrimazole | Treatment of fungal skin infections | Canesten, Lotrimin |
| H-Cort Ointment | Hydrocortisone | Treatment of mild inflammatory skin conditions | Cortizone-10, Anusol HC |
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