Betson-CL 0.1%+1% (Ointment)
10 gm tube: ৳ 29.31
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone clotrimazole |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Topical treatment of inflammatory dermal infections like Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, etc.
Pharmacology
- Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent
- Betamethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Apply onto affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day for 2-4 weeks
- Not recommended for use for longer than four weeks
- Not established in children below the age of 12 years
Interaction
- No information available on drug interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients sensitive to any components or other corticosteroids or imidazoles
- Avoid use in facial rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, perianal and genital pruritus, napkin eruptions, and bacterial or viral infections
- Can produce reversible HPA axis suppression in systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions reported include paresthesia, rash, edema, secondary infection, burning, dry skin, and stinging
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in pregnancy
- Topical corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause fetal abnormalities
- Caution should be exercised when treating nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Acute overdose is unlikely and not expected to lead to life-threatening situation
- Should not be used for longer than the prescribed time period
Therapeutic Class
- Betamethasone & Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture, out of the reach of children