Clobetasone + Gentamicin

Dosage Forms Available

• Clobetasone + Gentamicin is available for use via topical route in the form of cream and ointment.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children above 2 years of age.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to clobetasone, gentamicin, or any component of the formulation. It should not be used in cases of viral skin infections (e.g., herpes, chickenpox, warts), fungal skin infections, skin tuberculosis, skin cancers or precancerous conditions, ulcerated skin, acne rosacea, primary acne, or perioral dermatitis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with several medications, including other topical corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone), topical antibiotics (like neomycin), and antifungal creams (such as clotrimazole).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Clobetasone + Gentamicin might lead to increased local side effects such as skin thinning, irritation, or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression. In case of a suspected overdose, wiping off the excess medicine and consulting a doctor is advisable.

• If you forget to apply Clobetasone + Gentamicin, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• If you experience local burning or irritation at the application site, consider applying the medicine at a different time of day.

• To manage dryness or peeling of treated skin, applying a non-medicated moisturiser might help.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication does not impair your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use of Clobetasone + Gentamicin during pregnancy or lactation should be considered only if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the fetus or nursing infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine during these periods.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with impaired renal function should use Clobetasone + Gentamicin with caution due to the potential risk of nephrotoxicity from gentamicin.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good hygiene practices to prevent bacterial infections on skin areas where Clobetasone + Gentamicin is applied.

• Keep the treated areas clean but avoid harsh soaps or detergents which can exacerbate skin irritation.

• Wear loose-fitting clothing over treated areas to prevent irritation and allow the skin to breathe.

• Manage stress effectively as it can exacerbate skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis which might require the use of this medication.

• Ensure adequate hydration which supports overall skin health.