Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole
About
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone dipropionate (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone dipropionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Thereby, Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole helps treat fungal infections.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is for topical (for skin) use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with cold water. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone dipropionate, or any other medications. Do not cover with a dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole if you have adrenal gland problems, cataracts or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole.
Uses of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole
Medicinal Benefits
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone dipropionate (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone dipropionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole
- Itching
- Dryness
- Redness
- Burning sensation at the application site
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone, other steroid medicines or antifungals. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is for external use only, so avoid its contact with the eyes, mouth, or vagina. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis, or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole in the groin area, use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking other corticosteroids or drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to clotrimazole and beclomethasone, have diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, adrenal gland problems, or hormonal problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionNo interaction was found/established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited data on how Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole. However, if nursing mothers apply Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Driving
safe if prescribedBeclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Children
cautionBeclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole should be used in children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of fungal infection.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
- Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products, and foods with artificial preservatives.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
- It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
- Avoid contact of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole with nose, mouth or eyes. If Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
- Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue.
Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes that occurs due to sweating.
Tinea cruris or Jock itch: It is a fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks.
Tinea corporis: It is a fungal infection that can affect any part of the body, excluding hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails.
FAQs
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole contains Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone dipropionate. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is safe to use with a doctor’s advice and over a limited period (1-2 weeks). Let your doctor know if your symptoms are not relieved by then or experience any side effects.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it to the face. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole unless the doctor has advised, since it increases the risk of side effects. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water.
If you have other skin infections and adrenal gland problems, cataracts or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver disease, please consult your doctor before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole. Also, let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole if you are using more than one topical medicine.
You are not recommended to stop using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+clotrimazole, please consult your doctor.
