Betagenic Cream Usage And Safety
Dosage
?Betamethasone Dipropionate , Gentamicin
Side Effects
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : Burning, pruritus (itching), skin irritation, dry skin, folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles), hypertrichosis (increased hair growth), steroid acne (acne-like rash), changes in skin pigmentation, skin rosacea-like (perioral) dermatitis (inflammation around the mouth), allergic contact dermatitis , maceration of the skin (swelling of the skin), skin atrophy (thinning of the skin), striae (stretch marks) and miliaria (blistering), erythema, hypersensitivity, skin discoloration. Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders : Delayed length growth in children. Vascular disorders : Intracranial hypertension in children (bulging fontanelles, headache, swelling of the optic nerve). Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Decreased weight gain in children. Eye disorders : Blurred vision.
Drug Interactions
Amphotericin B , heparin , sulfadiazine , beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. cephalosporins).
Indication
It is used in localised, small-area skin conditions, when: ? These require treatment with a potent glucocorticoid and ? An additional infection (superinfection) with bacteria is present at the same time ? These bacteria can be effectively treated with the active substance gentamicin.
When not to Use
Do not use – If you are allergic to betamethasone or gentamicin, to other medicines from the group of glucocorticoids or aminoglycoside antibiotics or to any of the other ingredients of the medicine .- For viral infections, including vaccination reactions and chickenpox,- For tuberculosis or syphilis involving the skin,- For viral infections of the skin (e.g. herpes simplex, shingles),- Skin rash around the mouth
