Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole
About
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is a combination of medicine primarily used to treat fungal and bacterial skin infections. It treats skin inflammation due to allergies or irritants, eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy/uneven red patches covered with white scales), insect bites and stings. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. Fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is composed of three medicines: Clotrimazole, Neomycin and Beclomethasone dipropionate. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions and has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Beclomethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid and blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with cold water. Common side effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole include redness, itching, dryness and a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Do not use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Do not put 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+neomycin+clotrimazole if you have dehydration problems, cataracts or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, liver and kidney diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole.
Uses of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole
Medicinal Benefits
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is used to treat fungal and bacterial skin infections, skin inflammation due to allergies or irritants, eczema, psoriasis, insect bites and stings. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole contains Clotrimazole (antifungal), Neomycin (antibiotic) and Beclomethasone dipropionate (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Beclomethasone dipropionate blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Together, Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole helps treat skin infections.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole
- Redness
- Itching
- Dryness
- Burning sensation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole, let your doctor know if have a history of dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, liver and kidney diseases or allergic reactions to steroid medicines and antibiotics. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole can catch fire and burn easily. Avoid applying Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is not for oral, ophthalmic (for the eye) or intravaginal use. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat), fluid retention drugs (furosemide), antibiotics (bacitracin, polymyxin b) and corticosteroids.
Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, liver, and kidney diseases before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
safe if prescribedNo interaction was found/established. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.
Driving
safe if prescribedBeclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+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+neomycin+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+neomycin+clotrimazole. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Children
cautionBeclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is not recommended for children below nine years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid the further spread of the 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 a gym to prevent fungal and bacterial 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.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
Special Advise
- It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
- Avoid contact with nose, mouth or eyes. If the product 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 the cream.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation and redness.
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, infect and grow in the body. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls).
Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough.
Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales.
FAQs
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole consists of Clotrimazole, Neomycin and Beclomethasone dipropionate. Clotrimazole stops fungi's growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Beclomethasone dipropionate works by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole on sunburns, open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole should be used with caution and under doctor's supervision if you have dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, liver and kidney diseases.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole consists of beclomethasone dipropionate that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after the application of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole if you are using more than one topical product.
Please do not stop using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole on your own, even if the symptoms are relieved. Your symptoms may improve before the skin infection is completely cured. Continue the usage of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+neomycin+clotrimazole until the course advised by the doctor is finished.
