Indicated for: bacterial infections
Route of administration: cutaneous
Substance: betamethasone + clotrimazole + gentamicin (glucocorticoid + azole antifungal + aminoglycoside antibiotic)
ATC: D07CC01 (Dermatologicals | Corticosteroids, combinations with antibiotics | Corticosteroids, potent, combinations with antibiotics)
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Use caution if you have glaucoma or increased eye pressure.
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Betamethasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin is a combination medication used to treat inflammatory skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and itching, Clotrimazole is an antifungal that treats fungal infections, and Gentamicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights bacterial infections.
This combination is indicated for conditions such as infected dermatitis, infected eczema, tinea (fungal skin infections like athlete's foot or jock itch) complicated by bacterial superinfections, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
The medication is available as a cream or ointment and should be applied topically as directed by a doctor. Treatment is usually short-term to avoid side effects associated with prolonged corticosteroid use.
Side effects may include local irritation, burning sensation, dryness, allergic reactions, or, rarely, skin thinning (atrophy) with prolonged use. It is contraindicated in viral skin infections (such as herpes), cutaneous tuberculosis, and should not be applied to open wounds or ulcers.