Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm belongs to the group of medicines known as antibiotics and steroids used to treat various bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infections include eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin patches), psoriasis (uneven or bumpy red patches covered with white scales), and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin). A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection.

Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm is a combination of three drugs: Zinc (antiseptic), Betamethasone (corticosteroid), and Gentamicin (antibiotic). Betamethasone blocks prostaglandin production (chemical messengers), making the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc acts as an antiseptic (prevents microbe's growth) and astringent (contracts the skin cells) on the skin.

You are advised to use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience peeling of the skin, drying and cracking of the skin, acne, change in skin colour, dry skin, itching, irritation, or burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) in contact with Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm catches fire and burns easily, which is a serious fire hazard. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm.

Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm is a combination of three drugs: Zinc, Betamethasone, and Gentamicin, which reduces swelling, itching, and redness caused due to bacterial skin infections. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid and blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers), which makes the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Betamethasone effectively treats inflammation and itchiness. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents bacteria synthesising essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc acts as an antiseptic (prevents microbe's growth) and astringent (contracts the skin cells) on the skin. Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm used to treat various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin).

• Peeling of skin
• Drying and cracking of the skin
• Acne
• Change in skin colour
• Dry skin
• Itching
• Irritation
• Burning sensation at the application site

Do not use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm if you are allergic to any of its components. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor. Do not use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm on children unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Do not use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm in more than prescribed doses or on a large area of skin for a longer duration, as it may cause side effects and makes skin more sensitive to Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm. Do not swallow Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm. In case of accidental swallowing, please consult a doctor. Do not apply Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm (skin cream) in the eye as it may lead to glaucoma or cataract. Please consult a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision disturbances.  Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any side effects. If you have acne, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), glaucoma, cataracts, ear or eye infections due to fungus, a hole in the eardrum, syphilis (a bacterial infection), chickenpox or sores, athlete’s foot, broken veins or skin ulcers, tuberculosis, please inform your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm may interact with medicines used for preventing pregnancy (mifepristone), antidiabetic drugs (metformin, pioglitazone, acarbose, glimepiride), antibiotics (azithromycin, rifampicin), antianxiety (phenobarbitone), medicines used to treat eczema (tacrolimus), medicines for skin disease (bacitracin), medicines for tuberculosis (Capreomycin), antifungal (clotrimazole), water pills (furosemide).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have rosacea (red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), acne, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), diabetes, tuberculosis, syphilis (a bacterial infection), chickenpox or sores, broken veins or skin ulcers, please inform your doctor before using Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm.

• MIFEPRESTONE
• METFORMIN
• PIOGLITAZONE
• ACARBOSE
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• AZITHROMYCIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• TACROLIMUS
• BACITRACIN
• CAPREOMYCIN
• CLOTRIMAZOLE
• FUROSEMIDE

• Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
• Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
• Limit food intake that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
• Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
• Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish.

• Please consult a dermatologist if the symptoms persist or worsen after using Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm for one month.
• Do not use Betaderm GZ Ointment 20 gm on dressing, band-aids, and make-up unless told by the doctor.

Bacterial skin infection: This is a skin condition in which the immune system becomes triggered and disordered, causing inflammation, dry skin, itching, and a skin rash that appears purple or grey or red in colour.

Eczema: It is caused due to change in the gene, which forms filaggrin (protein). This protein gets damaged due to the bacterial infection damaging the skin barrier, allowing bacteria to cause dry, itchy, and allergic skin.

Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales.