Pack size: 1 10gm tube  |  Price is for the whole 10gm tube

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Betamethasone 0.1% + Clotrimazole 1% Topical

Form: Ointment 0.1%+1%

Indication

Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch.

Adult Dose

Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, & Tinea Corporis Apply to infected area q12hr for 2 weeks for tinea cruris and tinea corporis; 4 weeks for tinea pedis Allergic or Inflammatory Diseases Apply to affected area in the morning and evening

Child Dose

<17 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Patients who are sensitive to clotrimazole, betamethasone dipropionate, other corticosteroids or imidazoles, or to any ingredient in these preparations.

Mode of Action

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthesis, depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts, and reversing capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane. It causes loss of essential intracellular components by altering cell wall permeability.

Precaution

Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal of treatment. Manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria can also be produced in some patients by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids while on treatment. Conditions which augment systemic absorption include use over large surface areas, prolonged use, and use under occlusive dressings. If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent corticosteroid. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Skin infections']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)', 'Thinning of skin', 'Skin peeling']}

How to use __NAME__

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established