Betaderm N
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Betamethasone + Neomycin Sulphate), same form (Ointment)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
This cream is usually useful for the treatment of superficial infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. It is also useful in burns, regeneration of new skin in wounds and ulceration, otitis externa, postoperative infections, neuro-dermatitis and eczema. It may be used as an adjunct to systemic steroid therapy in special kind of pyoderma.
Dosage & Administration
Use in adults
: This preparation should be applied to the affected parts of the skin as a thin layer for 3 to 4 times daily. In chronic conditions, withdrawal of treatment is carried out by decreasing the frequency of application until the cream is applied as infrequently as once a week. Or as directed by the physician.
Use in children
: Do not use it on children under 1 year of age. A course of treatment for a child should not normally last more than 5 days unless otherwise stated by your physician.
Contraindications
This preparation is contraindicated to the patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components. It should not be used for the treatment of otitis externa when the eardrum is perforated. It is contraindicated in skin lesions caused by infection with viruses and fungi.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Albet-N is well tolerated. But prolonged and high doses may cause Cushing's syndrome, acne, thinning and dilatation of blood vessels, particularly when occlusive dressings are used.
Warnings & Precautions
Long term continuous topical therapy of Albet-N should be avoided, which may produce many resistant micro organisms. So, accurate dose of Albet-N should be used in infected areas only.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Betamethasone is an active topical corticosteroid, which produces a rapid response in the inflammatory dermatoses and cures psoriasis types of skin diseases. Neomycin Sulfate is a topical broad-spectrum bactericidal amino-glycoside effective against various kinds of gram-positive and gramnegative pathogens such as Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus etc. This preparation has effective penetration and uniform distribution capacity, so it is very effective in hairy and intertriginous places. This preparation is very effective for the treatment of wet ulceration of the skin.