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Beclowin-N Cream
Manufactured byUniversal Twin Labs
ContainsBeclomethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Neomycin (0.5 %w/w)
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Description
Beclowin-N Cream is a combination medicine used for the treatment of steroid responsive bacterial skin infections including eczema and psoriasis. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Beclowin-N Cream
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Beclowin-N Cream
Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
Dry skin
Unusual hair growth
Rash
Uses of Beclowin-N Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Steroid responsive skin infections
This medicine is used to treat steroid-responsive bacterial infections of the skin, including those associated with eczema or psoriasis.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to beclomethasone, neomycin, any aminoglycoside antibiotics, other glucocorticoids, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
External Use only
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Chronic use
High doses of this medicine should not be used for more than two weeks due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. If required, low doses can be used for long-term only under the supervision of your doctor.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Omacetaxine
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function may be required during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Hyperadrenocorticism
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a high level of adrenal hormones in the body due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply a thin layer of the cream/ointment to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Beclomethasone works by inhibiting the release of certain substances in the body that cause inflammation (swelling, redness, pain, etc). Neomycin kills the bacteria by blocking the production of certain proteins that are required for their growth.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical Corticosteroids, Aminoglycosides, Topical steroids with anti-infectives
Schedule
Schedule H
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Neomycin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 13 August 2017]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Jun 2019
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