Albet-CL 0.1%+1% (Ointment)
10 gm tube: ৳ 29.31
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Betamethasone clotrimazole |
Company | Albion laboratories limited |
Indications
- Topical treatment
- Inflammatory dermal infections
- Tinea pedis
- Tinea cruris
- Tinea corporis
- Broad-spectrum antifungal agent
Pharmacology
- Clotrimazole
- Antifungal
- Dermatophytes
- Yeasts
- Malassezia furfur
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
- Cell membrane instability
- Betamethasone dipropionate
- Corticosteroid
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antipruritic
- Vasoconstrictive
Dosage & Administration
- Twice a day application
- 2 weeks treatment for tinea cruris and tinea corporis
- 4 weeks treatment for tinea pedis
- Not recommended for longer than four weeks
- Not established safety and effectiveness in children below 12 years
Interaction
- No known drug interaction
Contraindications
- Sensitivity to components
- Sensitivity to corticosteroids or imidazoles
- Irritation or sensitization
- Contraindicated in specific dermatological conditions
- Systemic absorption effects
- Reversible HPA axis suppression
- Pediatric susceptibility to systemic toxicity
Side Effects
- Paresthesia
- Rash
- Edema
- Secondary infection
- Burning
- Dry skin
- Stinging
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in pregnancy
- Foetotoxic effects at high oral doses
- Potential risk to fetus
- Caution in use during nursing
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely acute overdose
- Not expected to lead to life-threatening situation
- Adherence to prescribed time period
Therapeutic Class
- Betamethasone
- Combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature control below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children