Pack size: 1 15gm tube  |  Price is for the whole 15gm tube

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Generic: Betamethasone 0.05% + Clotrimazole 1% Topical

Form: Cream 0.05%+1%

Indication

Inflammed tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis.

Adult Dose

Adult: Topical: Apply twice daily. Recommended duration: Up to 2 wk (tinea corporis and tinea cruris) and 4 wk (tinea pedis). Max: 45 g/wk.

Child Dose

<17 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Betamethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that prevents and reduce inflammation by depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts; reversing capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane. It causes loss of essential intracellular components by altering cell wall permeability.

Precaution

Systemic absorption of betamethasone may result in suppression of the hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis; prolonged or excessive use may increase systemic absorption of the drug. Monitor for signs of infection. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children <17 yr. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Skin infections']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)', 'Thinning of skin', 'Skin peeling']}

How to use __NAME__

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established