Betaderm GZ Cream
Betaderm GZ Cream is used in the treatment of various types of skin infections. It prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause the infection. It also relieves the pain, irritation, and itchiness of the skin.
Betaderm GZ Cream
Basic Information
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Betaderm GZ Cream is used in the treatment of various types of skin infections. It prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause the infection. It also relieves the pain, irritation, and itchiness of the skin.
Betaderm GZ Cream is used in the treatment of various types of skin infections. It prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause the infection. It also relieves the pain, irritation, and itchiness of the skin.
Betaderm GZ Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure the better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are itching dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.). Drink plenty of water and apply moisturizing cream or lotion to avoid of cope up with the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using the medicine. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and discuss it with your doctor. Consult the doctor before receiving any cosmetic treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Skin infections
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
05How It Works
Betaderm GZ Cream is a combination of three medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria on the skin by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc Sulfate is an antiseptic.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Betaderm GZ Cream?
A: If you miss a dose of Betaderm GZ Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Skin infections
Betaderm GZ Cream helps treat and control skin infections caused by bacteria such as boils, impetigo (red sores on face), infection in the hair follicle, etc. It may also be used to prevent infections in small cuts, wounds, burns, or ulcers on your skin. Apply 2-3 times a day to get relief from itching, swelling, and redness caused by infection. You might see a change in your skin appearance in a week if used as prescribed by your doctor.
08Side Effects
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betaderm GZ Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betaderm GZ Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Betaderm GZ Cream.
Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
Use moisturizer regularly to overcome the skin dryness during the course of treatment.
References
Sources and references
ScienceDirect. Betamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
DailyMed. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Zinc Sulfate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Betamethasone. Middlesex: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 1997 [revised 7 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
PubChem. Zinc Sulfate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
