Beclometasone+sertaconazole
About Beclometasone+sertaconazole
Beclometasone+sertaconazole is a prescription topical medicine used to treat inflammatory fungal skin infections. It is prescribed when fungal infections like ringworm, jock itch, or athlete's foot become highly irritated, red, itchy, and swollen. This combination formula helps target both the underlying fungal infection and the painful, uncomfortable inflammation that accompanies it.
To get the best results, you must apply this medication consistently at the exact frequency recommended by your doctor, which is typically once or twice daily. Always apply it to clean, dry skin. To help your skin heal faster, try to keep the affected area clean, dry, and cool, and avoid wearing tight, synthetic clothing that traps sweat.
While using Beclometasone+sertaconazole, you may experience mild, temporary local side effects such as a slight burning sensation, skin dryness, or mild peeling. These symptoms are usually harmless and go away on their own. However, if you notice severe skin irritation, blistering, or signs of skin thinning, stretch marks, or worsening irritation, you should contact your doctor right away.
Do not use this medicine if you have viral skin infections like chickenpox or shingles, or tuberculosis of the skin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this treatment if you have a history of skin allergies, skin thinning, or poor blood circulation. It is also important not to apply this cream on open wounds or severely broken skin.
Avoid applying other medicated creams, ointments, or cosmetics to the same area unless your doctor advises you to do so, as this can lead to unwanted interactions. If you are pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or treating a child, consult your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure this medication is safe for you to use.
Uses of Beclometasone+sertaconazole
Medicinal Benefits
Here are the key benefits of using Beclometasone+sertaconazole:
- Rapid Symptom Relief: This medicine provides rapid relief from intense itching, burning, and skin discomfort. By addressing both the infection and the inflammation simultaneously, it allows you to feel comfortable much faster than using a standard single-ingredient cream.
- Restores Skin Appearance: It helps restore your skin's natural appearance by reducing visible swelling, redness, and scaling. This makes it easier to go about your daily activities without the constant distraction of skin irritation.
- Prevents the Spread of Infection: By clearing the underlying fungi, it prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of your body or to other people. It also helps protect the skin barrier from further damage caused by constant scratching.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to improve effectiveness.
- Take a small amount of Beclometasone+sertaconazole on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area.
- Wash your hands before and after using Beclometasone+sertaconazole if hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid contact with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.
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Side Effects of Beclometasone+sertaconazole
Common Side Effects (Usually mild):
- Mild burning, stinging, or redness at the application site
- Dry or peeling skin
- Mild skin irritation
Serious Side Effects (Call a doctor right away):
- Severe skin redness, swelling, burning, or blistering
- Thinning of the skin, stretch marks, or changes in skin color
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including hives, swelling of your face, lips, or throat, and difficulty breathing
Medicines Containing this Salt
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- For External Use Only: Only apply this cream to your skin. Avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Avoid Applying to Sensitive Areas: Do not use this cream on your face or underarms unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so. If this medicine has been prescribed for jock itch (tinea cruris), apply it to the groin area only as directed by your doctor. These areas have thinner skin and are more prone to steroid-related side effects.
- Use Only for the Prescribed Duration: Avoid using this medicine for longer than the prescribed duration to prevent skin thinning or other steroid-related side effects.
- Check the Product Before Use: Inspect the tube before use; do not use the cream if the packaging is damaged or if the cream has changed color or consistency.
- Avoid Applying Other Skin Products Immediately: Do not apply other skin products, such as moisturisers, cosmetics, or sunscreens, on top of this cream immediately after application.
Drug Interactions
Here are some medicines and topical products that may interact with Beclometasone+sertaconazole:
- Other topical steroids: Avoid using other steroid-containing creams or ointments at the same time, as this can increase the risk of skin thinning.
- Other topical medications: Applying other topical products to the same area may interfere with how this cream is absorbed. Always space out applications or consult your doctor.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of Beclometasone+sertaconazole with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Beclometasone+sertaconazole.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Beclometasone+sertaconazole is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Beclometasone+sertaconazole is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Beclometasone+sertaconazole while breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedBeclometasone+sertaconazole usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Beclometasone+sertaconazole in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Beclometasone+sertaconazole in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
unsafeBeclometasone+sertaconazole is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Keep the Affected Area Clean and Dry: Keep the affected skin clean and completely dry, as fungi thrive in warm, damp environments.
- Wear Breathable Clothing: Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing made of natural fibers like cotton to minimise friction and sweat buildup.
- Avoid Scratching the Skin: Do not scratch or rub the infected skin, as this can damage the skin barrier and cause the infection to spread.
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Use a separate, clean towel for the infected area, and do not share towels, clothing, or hairbrushes with others to avoid spreading the infection.
- Wash Fabrics Regularly: Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels regularly in hot water to eliminate fungal spores.
Special Advise
Please consult a dermatologist if your skin infection persists for more than 1 month.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole will not help in skin conditions like acne or rosacea.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole can cause dry onto your clothes and bedding, making them more likely to catch fire. So try to avoid naked flames.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal skin infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Fungal infection symptoms include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation, and redness. Antifungal medicines are usually used to treat fungal infections. Avoid sharing things to prevent the spread of infection. Keep the affected area clean and dry, wear flip-flops or sandals in locker rooms and avoid tight-fitting shoes or clothes to prevent fungal infections.
FAQs
Beclometasone+sertaconazole is used for the topical treatment of fungal infection of the skin with eczema.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole contains Sertaconazole and Beclometasone. Sertaconazole is an antifungal that works by causing holes in the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival and kill fungi. Beclometasone is a corticosteroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Together, they clear the fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, redness, swelling, and itching of the skin caused due to infections.
Yes, Beclometasone+sertaconazole may be used to treat eczema (cracked, itchy, and red skin). Beclometasone+sertaconazole contains Beclometasone, a corticosteroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness. However, please consult a doctor before using Beclometasone+sertaconazole.
You are recommended to use Beclometasone+sertaconazole on the face only if advised by your doctor and do not use for more than 5 days on the face as the skin on the face thins easily.
You are recommended to maintain a time gap of minimum 30 minutes before using a moisturiser or other products with Beclometasone+sertaconazole as using them at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of Beclometasone+sertaconazole. However, please consult a doctor before using other products with Beclometasone+sertaconazole.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole contains Beclometasone, a steroid that may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Beclometasone+sertaconazole and regularly monitor blood sugar levels while using Beclometasone+sertaconazole.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole is for external use only. Apply a small amount to the affected area and surrounding skin, ensuring the skin is clean and dry. Avoid contact with the nose, mouth, or eyes. If accidental contact occurs, clean with water. Wash your hands before and after use of Beclometasone+sertaconazole to prevent spreading infection.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole may be safe to use while breastfeeding. You are recommended to consult your doctor, as limited data is available on its effects during breastfeeding.
Store Beclometasone+sertaconazole below 25°C in a cool and dry place as advised on the label. Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach of children. Beclometasone+sertaconazole should be disposed, by following local guidelines or asking your pharmacist how to properly dispose of any unused medicine.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole is safe when used in the dose and duration advised by a doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
You are recommended not to stop taking Beclometasone+sertaconazole without consulting your doctor as stopping it suddenly can cause adverse effects. Therefore, continue taking Beclometasone+sertaconazole for the duration prescribed and if you experience any difficulty while taking Beclometasone+sertaconazole, consult your doctor so that the dose may be reduced gradually.
While using Beclometasone+sertaconazole inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients. Before using Beclometasone+sertaconazole, consult a doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any liver issues. Avoid applying Beclometasone+sertaconazole to broken skin or near the nose, mouth, or eyes. Do not swallow Beclometasone+sertaconazole, or cover the treated area with dressings, or expose it to flames. Always, follow your doctor’s guidance.
Beclometasone+sertaconazole causes side effects such as skin tenderness, mild rash, dry skin, itching, irritation, redness and burning sensation. Most of these are temporary and do not require any medical attention, as they will gradually reduce over time. Please contact a doctor if these persist for longer durations.
No, you should not use this cream for diaper rash. The steroid component can be absorbed too easily through a baby's thin skin, especially under a tight diaper, which can cause serious side effects. Talk to your doctor for advice on safe baby treatments.
No, do not cover the treated skin with tight bandages, dressings, or plastic wraps unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so. Covering the area can increase the absorption of the steroid component, which raises the risk of localised and systemic side effects.
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Only your doctor can decide if it is safe for you. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this cream.
Skin thinning, stretch marks, or visible blood vessels can occur with prolonged use of topical steroids. If you notice any of these changes, stop using the cream and talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately for an alternative treatment plan.
No, you should not stop using the cream early. Even if the itching and redness disappear, the fungus may still be present on your skin. Stopping treatment too soon can cause the infection to return. Always complete the full course prescribed by your doctor.
If your skin symptoms do not improve after two weeks of consistent use, or if they get worse, stop applying the cream and contact your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to re-evaluate your skin condition.
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