Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulfate
Information about Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulfate
Betamethasone + gentamicin + zinc sulfate uses
Betamethasone+Gentamicin+Zinc Sulfate is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How betamethasone + gentamicin + zinc sulfate works
This is a combination of three medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin 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. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria on the skin by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc Sulfate is an antiseptic.
Common side effects of betamethasone + gentamicin + zinc sulfate
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulfate
Expert advice for Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulfate
- 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 Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulfate.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
- 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.
- Use moisturizer regularly to overcome the skin dryness during the course of treatment.