Name Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid
Classes Dermatological/Topical Agent
Topical Antiinfective Agent
Antiinfective and Steroid Combination
Diseases Athelet's Foot
Infectious Disease
Jock Itch
Ring Worm

Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid

Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid is a combination medication typically used as a topical cream. Betamethasone is an glucocorticoid which reduces inflammation when applied topically and fusidic acid is an antibiotic.

The topical  treatment  of  eczematous  dermatoses  including-

  • atopic  eczema
  • discoid eczema
  • stasis  eczema
  • seborrhoeic eczema
  • pruritus associated with eczema

when secondary  bacterial  infection  caused  by Staphylococcus aureus  is  confirmed  or  suspected.

 

  • Adults and children: Use it twice a day until you get a satisfactory response. A single therapy course should not last longer than two weeks.
  • Pediatrics (6 to <18 years of age): There is no need to change the dosage. Because pediatric patients are more susceptible to corticosteroid-induced responses, excessive doses of Betamethasone+fusidic acid, occlusion, or prolonged treatment should be avoided.

The following side effects may appear with the use of Betamethasone+ fusidic acid

  • Contact dermatits
  • Eczema
  • erythema
  • dry skin
  • itching
  • rash
  • skin burning sensation
  • Continuous topical Betamethasone+ fusidic acid medication for a long time should be avoided. A treatment plan should not last more than two weeks.
  • During treatment with Betamethasone+ fusidic acid, the possibility of systemic absorption of betamethasone valerate should always be recognized.
  • When topical corticosteroids (such as betamethasone) are applied beneath occlusive dressings, over large areas, or on the face, scalp, axillae, and scrotum, enough absorption can occur, resulting in adrenal suppression and other systemic consequences. If HPA axis suppression is observed, the medicine should be discontinued, the frequency of application reduced, or a less potent steroid substituted.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in-

  • Patients  who are hypersensitive to  fusidic  acid/sodium  fusidate,  betamethasone or to any  ingredient  in the  formulation  or component  of  the  container.
  • Patients hypersensitive to-

There's no known contraindications of the medication in term of food and drinks.

Systemic  fungal  infections, Primary  skin infections  caused  by  fungi,  virus or  bacteria, Skin eruptions associated  with tuberculosis  or  syphilis, Perioral dermatitis  and  rosacea, Eruptions  following  vaccinations.