Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
Information about Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
Beclometasone + clotrimazole + gentamicin uses
Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How beclometasone + clotrimazole + gentamicin works
This is a combination of three medicines: Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Gentamicin. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi while Gentamicin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
Common side effects of beclometasone + clotrimazole + gentamicin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
Expert advice for Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
- Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin helps treat skin infections.
- It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Don't 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.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated, you should stop using Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin and consult your doctor.
- Don't use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 1 week of treatment.
Frequently asked questions for Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin
Q. How to use Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin?
Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected skin areas thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.
Q. Can I overuse Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin?
No, do not overuse Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin for long periods or on large areas of skin, than recommended by the doctor. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.