CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN belongs to the class of dermatological medication, primarily used to treat bacterial skin infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN consists of two medicines, namely: Clobetasol and Neomycin. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Neomycin is an antibiotic used in treating bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Use this medication on the skin only as advised by the doctor. CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN is generally safe to use. Some may experience side effects like burning, irritation, itching, redness, and thinning of skin at the application site. Most of these side effects of CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to doctor, if you are allergic to CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN or any of its components. Let your doctor know if have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN with proper consultation and caution. Sometimes, antibiotic medications can cause antibiotic resistance. In such cases, your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics, you are not resistant to.
Bacterial skin infections.
CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN treats bacterial skin infections by killing and preventing the growth of bacteria. CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN is a combination of two medicines: namely: Clobetasol and Neomycin. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers), which make the skin red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Neomycin is an antibiotic used in treating bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Before using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN, let your doctor know if have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN with proper consultation and caution. Do not use CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN on the face and avoid contact with eyes. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN unless advised by the doctor. Always wash hands before and after the application of CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed of all the medicines you use before starting CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN, let your doctor know if have any fungal infections (candida infections, ringworm or athlete's foot) or any viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), acne, rosacea (redness of the skin with small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), and psoriasis.
No interaction found of CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN with alcohol.
There is limited data on how the CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN.
Please consult your doctor before using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN if you are breastfeeding.
There have been no studies to investigate the effect of CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN on driving performance or the ability to operate machinery.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN.
CLOBETASOL+NEOMYCIN is not recommended for children less than two years of age. However, it can be given to the children above two years of age if prescribed by the doctor.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.