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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
Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin 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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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13 Apr 2021 | 01:32 PM (UTC)
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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
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.
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.
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.
Usually, Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
No, do not stop taking Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Beclometasone+Clotrimazole+Gentamicin should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods of time than you have been advised. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side-effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient, never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.