Betagenic Cream 15gm

What it is used for: Topical Antibacterial.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used in localised, small-area skin conditions, when: • These require treatment with a potent glucocorticoid and • An additional infection (superinfection) with bacteria is present at the same time • These bacteria can be effectively treated with the active substance gentamicin.

How it works: Topical corticosteroids act as anti-inflammatory agents via multiple mechanisms to inhibit late phase allergic reactions including decreasing the density of mast cells, decreasing chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils, decreasing cytokine production by lymphocytes, monocytes, mast cells and eosinophils, and inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid. Gentamicin is bactericidal and is a broad spectrum antibiotic (except against streptococci and anaerobic bacteria). Its mechanism of action involves inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomes.

Active ingredient: Betamethasone Dipropionate , Gentamicin.

Reported side effects: Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : Burning, pruritus (itching), skin irritation, dry skin, folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles), hypertrichosis (increased hair growth), steroid acne (acne-like rash), changes in skin pigmentation, skin rosacea-like (perioral) dermatitis (inflammation around the mouth), allergic contact dermatitis , maceration of the skin (swelling of the skin), skin atrophy (thinning of the skin), striae (stretch marks) and miliaria (blistering), erythema, hypersensitivity, skin discoloration. Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders : Delayed length growth in children. Vascular disorders : Intracranial hypertension in children (bulging fontanelles, headache, swelling of the optic nerve). Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Decreased weight gain in children. Eye disorders : Blurred vision.

Known drug interactions: Amphotericin B , heparin , sulfadiazine , beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. cephalosporins).

Adults & Children : Apply three or four times daily. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Betamethasone Dipropionate , Gentamicin.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Betagenic Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: India.