Name | Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid |
Classes |
Dermatological/Topical Agent Topical Antiinfective Agent Antiinfective and Steroid Combination |
Diseases |
Athelet's Foot Infectious Disease Jock Itch Ring Worm |
Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid
Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid is a combination medication typically used as a topical cream. Betamethasone is an glucocorticoid which reduces inflammation when applied topically and fusidic acid is an antibiotic.
- Adults and children: Use it twice a day until you get a satisfactory response. A single therapy course should not last longer than two weeks.
- Pediatrics (6 to <18 years of age): There is no need to change the dosage. Because pediatric patients are more susceptible to corticosteroid-induced responses, excessive doses of Betamethasone+fusidic acid, occlusion, or prolonged treatment should be avoided.
The following side effects may appear with the use of Betamethasone+ fusidic acid
- Contact dermatits
- Eczema
- erythema
- dry skin
- itching
- rash
- skin burning sensation
- Continuous topical Betamethasone+ fusidic acid medication for a long time should be avoided. A treatment plan should not last more than two weeks.
- During treatment with Betamethasone+ fusidic acid, the possibility of systemic absorption of betamethasone valerate should always be recognized.
- When topical corticosteroids (such as betamethasone) are applied beneath occlusive dressings, over large areas, or on the face, scalp, axillae, and scrotum, enough absorption can occur, resulting in adrenal suppression and other systemic consequences. If HPA axis suppression is observed, the medicine should be discontinued, the frequency of application reduced, or a less potent steroid substituted.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in-
- Patients who are hypersensitive to fusidic acid/sodium fusidate, betamethasone or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container.
- Patients hypersensitive to-
There's no known contraindications of the medication in term of food and drinks.
Systemic fungal infections, Primary skin infections caused by fungi, virus or bacteria, Skin eruptions associated with tuberculosis or syphilis, Perioral dermatitis and rosacea, Eruptions following vaccinations.