Betamethasone + Gentamicin
Information about Betamethasone + Gentamicin
Betamethasone + Gentamicin Uses
Betamethasone+Gentamicin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Betamethasone + Gentamicin works
Betamethasone + Gentamicin is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of Betamethasone + Gentamicin
Thinning of skin, Skin maceration, Secondary infections
Available Medicine for Betamethasone + Gentamicin
Betagel-GMicro Labs Ltd
₹171 variant(s)
Azonate GAdips Laboratories Ltd
₹371 variant(s)
Beacon GOrganic Laboratories
₹60 to ₹1172 variant(s)
MedidermTorque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹81 variant(s)
Dipnate gmKarlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltd
₹381 variant(s)
Translipo BGCentaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹381 variant(s)
Betanex GGary Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹921 variant(s)
BetagenPsycormedies
₹321 variant(s)
CortigenKaizen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹551 variant(s)
Betnederm gmCipla Ltd
₹271 variant(s)
Expert advice for Betamethasone + Gentamicin
- Betamethasone + Gentamicin is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
- Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.