Avocom-M cream is a medicine which is used to treat inflamed conditions of the skin such as
eczema and dermatitis which may be caused by infection with certain fungi and bacteria.
The cream contains the following ingredients:
• Miconazole nitrate 2% w/w: Is an antifungal which works by destroying both the fungus that causes
the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present.
• Mometasone Furoate 0.1% w/w: Is a topical steroid which reduces inflammation, swelling, redness
and itching of the skin.

Do not use Avocom-M cream if:
• You are allergic to any ingredient in Avocom-M cream (listed in section 6 below).
• You have any other skin problems such as cold sores, herpes, chicken pox or shingles.
Only use it for the skin problem that you showed the doctor.
Do not use this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist before using Avocom-M cream.
Take special care with Avocom-M cream
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if:
• The inflamed skin is on your face. You should not use Avocom-M cream on your face, unless your
doctor has told you.
Children:
- The cream should not be used on young children for long periods of time (such as every day for
several weeks) unless your doctor has told you.
- The cream should not be used on large areas of a child’s body unless your doctor has told you.
Elderly patients
Medicines like Avocom-M cream can cause thinning of the skin when used for a long time without a
break. Because thinning of the skin happens naturally in older people, this medicine should be used
sparingly for no more than a few weeks in elderly patients.
Only use it for as long as your doctor tells you.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes
medicines that you buy without a prescription or herbal medicines.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your
doctor will decide if you can use Avocom-M cream.
Driving and using machines
Avocom-M cream is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Avocom-M cream
Avocom-M cream contains cetostearyl alcohol, which can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact
dermatitis), chlorocresol and propylene glycol which can cause skin irritation.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have
told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Avocom-M cream is for use on your skin only.
How to apply the cream
• Each tube of Avocom-M cream is sealed. Use the cap to pierce the tube.
• Wash the infected area and dry it well.
• As many skin conditions are infectious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use. Do
not share them so that you do not infect anyone else.
• Apply a small amount of Avocom-M cream to the affected area and rub it in gently until the cream
has disappeared.
• Unless the infected skin is on your hands, wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to
avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Clothing which comes
into contact with the infected areas should be washed and changed frequently.
How much to apply-adults and children
• Unless your doctor tells you differently, apply a small amount of Avocom-M cream to the affected
area 2 times each day.
• If your skin problem does not improve in 7 days, tell your doctor.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Avocom-M cream and tell your doctor straight away if you notice the following. You may
need medical treatment.

Sudden swelling of the face, lips, tongue, wheezing or shortness of breath.
Severe irritation or reddening of the skin where the cream has been used, or other signs of severe
allergy.
A few people may find that they suffer from some of the following side effects after using Avocom-M
cream :
Allergic skin reactions, bacterial and secondary skin infections, acne, inflammation and/ or infection
of the hair follicles, thinning of the skin, red marks with associated prickly heat, loss of skin colour,
burning, stinging, itching, tingling, excessive hair growth and softening of the skin and stretch marks.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice or suspect any of the following side effects:
Uncommon side effects (affects fewer than 1 in 100 people)
Skin irritation, burning sensation, itchy skin, hives (also known as nettle rash, or urticaria), irritability.
Frequency not known:
Lighter patches of skin.
Sensitivity reactions (such as rash) at the application site. Inflammation (contact dermatitis). If this
occurs stop using the medicine.
Other side effects that may occur with topical corticosteroids are dry skin, skin irritation, dermatitis,
dermatitis around the mouth, and small dilated blood vessels.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please
tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store below 30°C.
• Shelf life after first opening is 30 days.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after “EXP”.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.