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Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)
Information about Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)
Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) Uses
Beclometasone+Gentamicin+Clotrimazole+Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) works
Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is a combination of four medicines: Beclometasone , Gentamicin , Clotrimazole and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi.
Common side effects of Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Expert advice for Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Beclometasone + Gentamicin + Clotrimazole + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin).
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by an infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.