Clobetasol+Gentamicin

When should one not use Clobetasol+Gentamicin

• If you are allergic to clobetasol, gentamicin or similar medicines
• If you have an untreated skin infection or skin thinning problem
• If you have chickenpox, shingles, warts or any other wounds and skin infections
• If you have acne or an infection on your face, around your mouth or private parts
• Clobetasol+Gentamicin should not be used in children below 1 year of age and for nappy rash

Common side effects of this drug are:

Other General Warnings

• You develop infection or superinfection after using this combination
• You develop any allergic reaction after using clobetasol+gentamicin
• You are also applying other topical medicines (cream, ointment, lotion, etc).
• You are suffering from a skin condition called psoriasis
• You develop diarrhoea or stomach cramps
• You have had any allergic reaction to any steroids
• Clobetasol+Gentamicin must not be used for a longer duration without proper medical guidance.

How Does It Work?

• Clobetasol is a steroid, which works by blocking the production of certain chemical substances in the body (prostaglandins) which cause itching, swelling and redness.
• Gentamicin is an antibiotic and it works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way clobetasol+gentamicin works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines (including topical medicines), supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Clobetasol+Gentamicin should be used with caution along with ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections), as it may increase the risk of having side effects.