Betamil GM Cream

• If you are allergic to betamethasone, gentamicin, miconazole or any other ingredients of Betamil GM cream.
• In children under the age of 2 years.
• If you have pimples, itching without redness of skin, perianal or genital itching.
• If you have some viral, bacterial or fungal infections of the skin.
• If you have infections of the nose, outer ear, around your mouth, back or private parts.

• Itching at the application site
• Burning sensation or pain
• Blister formation or skin peeling
• Skin irritation (including dry skin and redness)
• Skin rash and discolouration
• Thinning of skin around the area applied

Other General Warnings

• You had a previous allergic reaction to any other steroid.
• You have a skin infection.
• You are applying the cream under an airtight dressing, eyes, mouth, open wounds, face or on a large surface area.
• You develop irritation or superinfection after using this cream.
• Your symptoms do not improve within 7 days of treatment.
• This cream should not be applied to the eyes, mouth, open wounds or face. In case of such exposure, you should wash the affected part with lots of water.
• Betamil-GM cream should not be used in large quantities or in large areas for a long time.
• Use with this cream to be limited to 5 days in children or when applied on the face.

• Betamil-GM cream is meant for external use only and you should use this cream as directed by your doctor.
• Clean and dry the affected area, apply a thin layer on healthy skin surface free from cuts and wounds and gently rub.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• Treatment should not be continued for more than seven days without medical supervision. If the condition worsens or does not improve within seven days, you should consult your treating physician.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

• Betamil-GM cream is used to treat various types of inflammatory skin conditions along with infections like eczema, ringworm, etc. It should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor.
• This medicine is meant for external application and should not be ingested.
• Do not use more than the prescribed amount of this medicine or do not use it for a longer period than your doctor recommended.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are to be treated. Do not apply this medicine to the eyelids.
• Before using Betnovate-GM cream, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
• Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition.
• If you experience any effects like skin rashes, itching, skin discolouration or thinning of skin after taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.

Overdose

• As Betamil-GM cream is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. In case of a chronic overdose, excess of Betamil-GM cream will lead to steroid toxicity.
• Excessive use for a prolonged duration is not advised as it can be absorbed into the blood. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have overapplied it, wipe out the excess medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

• Missing a dose of Betamil-GM cream may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and may lead to treatment failure. Hence it is better to follow the prescribed instructions for optimal results.
• If you have missed to apply this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.

How Does It Work?

• Betamil-GM cream relieves pain, redness, itching and swelling by the action of its important constituents, Betamethasone, Gentamicin and Miconazole.
• Any infection leads to the activation of the inflammatory pathway which causes redness, itching and swelling of the infected area. Betamethasone is a topical steroid that attaches to steroid receptors present in cells.
• This causes an increase in the production of substances that stop the inflammatory process and decrease the production of substances causing inflammation. As a result, pain, redness, swelling and itching decreases
• Miconazole, an antifungal medicine, acts on covering the fungal cell. This makes them porous due to which the contents inside the fungus leak out. This damages the fungus and kills it.
• Gentamicin is an anti-bacterial medicine that attaches to the genetic material of bacteria, making it incapable of producing substances required for survival. Hence, bacteria are ultimately killed. Thus, helps in reducing the symptoms.

Interactions with other medicines

• There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other medicines. However, this medicine contains Miconazole, Gentamicin & Betamethasone, any interactions seen with these 3 components when used alone may occur with this combination.
• Since this medicine is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, you should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
• Medicines like Ritonavir (used to treat AIDS) and Itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections) should be used cautiously along with Betamil-GM cream.

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