Bet-CL 0.1%+1% (Ointment)
20 gm tube: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone clotrimazole |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Topical treatment of inflammatory dermal infections like Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, etc.
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum antifungal agent
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membrane
- Corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Topical application twice a day for 2 weeks in tinea cruris and tinea corporis, and for 4 weeks in tinea pedis
- Not recommended for use longer than four weeks
- Not established effectiveness in children below 12 years
Interaction
- No information available on drug interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients sensitive to any of its components or to other corticosteroids or imidazoles
- Contraindicated in facial rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, perianal and genital pruritus, napkin eruptions, bacterial or viral infections
Side Effects
- Paresthesia
- Rash
- Edema
- Secondary infection
- Burning
- Dry skin
- Stinging
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in pregnancy
- Topical administration to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development
- Caution required when treating nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Acute overdose unlikely
- Should not be used longer than prescribed time period
Therapeutic Class
- Betamethasone & Combined Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children