Beclometasone+Neomycin

When should one not use Beclometasone+Neomycin

• If you are allergic to beclometasone, neomycin, or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have any other skin conditions other than for what it is prescribed, as it could make them worse.
• If you have acne, herpes, chickenpox, ringworm, or swelling near the mouth.
• If you have a hearing problem or perforation in the eardrum, it should not be used inside the ear.
• Beclometasone+Neomycin should not be used in children under 2 years of age.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Burning sensation
• Skin itching
• Redness
• Rashes
• Pigmentation
• Skin thinning

Other General Warnings

• You are experiencing thinning of skin or damage to the skin after applying Beclometasone+Neomycin.
• Your skin problem does not improve.
• You are applying this medicine on a cut or broken skin or on a larger skin area for a long time.
• You are also applying other topical medicines (cream, ointment, lotion, etc).
• You want to apply it on face where the skin becomes thin unless it is advised by the doctor.
• Beclometasone+Neomycin should not be used for children under 2 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Beclometasone+Neomycin works by the combined action of its components - beclometasone and neomycin.
• Beclometasone, a topical steroid works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body (prostaglandins) which cause itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic that reduces skin infections caused by bacteria. It is widely used for treating various bacterial infections of the skin. It works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.

Interactions with other medicines

• Beclometasone+Neomycin is to be applied externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, certain medicines can affect the way how this medicine works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
• Always inform your doctor about any other medicines, herbs, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Overdose

• Beclometasone+Neomycin is meant for external applications, the cases of overdose are unlikely.
• However, upon accidental ingestion of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have overapplied it, wipe out the excess medicine with a clean tissue or cotton.
• Excessive use of it for a prolonged duration is not advised.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed applying Beclometasone+Neomycin, apply it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next application, then skip the missed application and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not overapply to compensate for the missed application.