BETNOVATE-GM

Dosage : Cream
Contains : Betamethasone valerate 0.12 % w/w, Gentamycin sulphate 0.1 %
w/w, Miconazole nitrate 2 % w/w in cream form
Category : Antifungals and antiparasites
Uses : Dermatological diseases
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Betnovate-GM Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms.

 

Betnovate-GM contains Betamethasone. Betamethasone is a moderately potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Unlike other drugs with these effects, betamethasone does not cause water retention. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat itching (e.g. from eczema).

 

Betnovate GM is product from GlaxoSmithkline. GSK is the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical, healthcare and vaccine company. GSK applies its expertise to discover innovative products that contributes to the health and well-being of the people of all generations around the world.

Skin infections

 

Bacterial skin infections often begin as small, red bumps that slowly increase in size. Some bacterial infections are mild and easily treated with topical antibiotics, but other infections require an oral antibiotic.

 

Fungal skin infections are caused by a fungus and are most likely to develop in damp areas of the body, such as the feet or armpit. Some fungal infections aren’t contagious, and these infections are typically non-life-threatening.

 

Different types of fungal infections:

  • Athlete’s foot
  • Yeast infection
  • Ringworm
  • Nail fungus

Dosage

As directed by your Physician

Administration

As directed by your Physician

Adverse Reactions/ Side Effects

Significant: Contact dermatitis, eyes and mucous membrane irritation

Warnings and Precautions

Patient Counselling Vaginal preparations may decrease the effectiveness of latex contraceptive agents (e.g. condoms and diaphragms).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Infants <4 months

Drug Interactions

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Overdosage

Skin irritation

Storage

Topical/Cutaneous: Store between 15-30°C. Protect from moisture, heat and light.

 

Vaginal: Store between 15-30°C. Protect from moisture, heat and light.

Mechanism of Action

Miconazole, an imidazole derivative antifungal agent, inhibits the ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi and changes the composition of other lipid components in the membrane, thereby resulting in fungal cell necrosis.

References

http://www.drugsupdate.com/brand/generic/Betamethasone/18232

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlaxoSmithKline

https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-infection

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