Clobetasone+Gentamicin is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How Clobetasone + Gentamicin works
Clobetasone + Gentamicin is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasone and Gentamicin which treat skin infections. Clobetasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of Clobetasone + Gentamicin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Frequently asked questions for Clobetasone + Gentamicin
Usually, Clobetasone+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 applying Clobetasone+Gentamicin and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma