Betson-CG 0.05%+1%+0.1% (Cream)

Indications

• Treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
• Treatment of infections caused by bacteria and fungi
• Treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris & tinea corporis
• Treatment of acute and chronic eczema

Composition

• Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.5 mg
• Clotrimazole 10 mg
• Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg

Pharmacology

• Anti-inflammatory action of Betamethasone Dipropionate
• Antipruritic action of Betamethasone Dipropionate
• Vasoconstrictive action of Betamethasone Dipropionate
• Antifungal activity of Clotrimazole
• Bactericidal antibiotic activity of Gentamicin Sulfate

Dosage & Administration

• Apply gently into the affected skin areas twice daily
• Duration of therapy varies depending upon the extent and location of the disease and patient response
• For effective treatment, the cream should be applied regularly

Interaction

• Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs may increase the risk of toxicity
• Concomitant use with ototoxic drugs may increase the risk of toxicity

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of its components

Side Effects

• Adverse reactions have been reported very rarely
• Adverse reactions include hypochromia, burning, erythema, exudation etc.

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Safety of topical corticosteroid in pregnant women has not been established
• Should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
• A decision should be made to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the lactating mother

Precautions & Warnings

• Do not combine with any other product containing corticosteroid
• Not for application to the face
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Not for prolonged use or use in extensive areas
• Not for use under an occlusive dressing, open wound, injured areas, exterior genital areas, and skin folds

Therapeutic Class

• Betamethasone & Combined preparations

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