BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS

Overview

BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS is composed of: BETAMETHASONE (0.1 %), NEOMYCIN (0.5 %)

Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.

Neomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Neomycin is used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of your intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat complications of liver disease, and can be used to prepare for abdominal surgery. Neomycin topical cream is used for minor cuts and burns.

Usage

BETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Allergy

NEOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Escherichia Coli Infection, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Allergic Skin Disease, Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin thinning, skin infection, diabetes, increased eye pressure, cataract, circulation disorder, immune disorder, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, positive TB skin test, recently vaccinated, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Take neomycin for the full course of treatment. Don’t stop taking the oral form of the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
• Before using topical neomycin, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.

Common Side-Effects

BETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body Itching
NEOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing Loss, Loose Motion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

NEOMYCIN can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Colonic Ischemia

Technical Classification

BETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
NEOMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BENICORT N 0.5%/0.1% DPS	INR 9.18 for 5 ML DROP	BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %
BETASONE N 0.5%/0.1% DPS	INR 17.6 for 10 ML DROP	NEOMYCIN 0.5 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMPRABEC N CRM	INR 55.5 for 30 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %W/W
ANGLOMET N CRM	INR 7.27 for 5 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
BACTODERM N 0.12%W/W/0.5%W/W/01%W/W CRM	INR 18.11 for 20 GM CREAM	CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.12 %W/W
BETABIOTIC L DPS	INR 28.5 for 5 ML DROP	BETAMETHASONE , NEOMYCIN
BETAL N DPS	INR 10 for 5 ML DROP	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
BETAMETHASONE VALERATE 0.1 % W/W + NEOMYCIN SULFATE 0.5 % W/W CRM	INR 14.85 for 20 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN 0.05 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W
BETAMIL N 0.05%/0.5% CRM	INR 13.8 for 20 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN 0.5 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
BETNESOL N-EYE/EAR DPS	INR 12.5 for 1 PACK	BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/V
BETNESOL-N EYE/EAR DPS	INR 12.5 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/V, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
CANFLO BN 1%/0.05%/0.5% CRM	INR 43.86 for 15 GM CREAM	BETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %, CLOTRIMAZOLE 0.05 %
DIPROVATE-N PLUS CRM	INR 95 for 20 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN 0.05 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W
EPHYTOL LTN	INR 44.88 for 15 ML LOTION	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
EPHYTOL OINT	INR 25.74 for 20 GM OINTMENT	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
MILBETA N 0.35%/0.1% DPS	INR 15.77 for 5 ML DROP	NEOMYCIN 0.35 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %
NEO CEODERM OINT	INR 8.43 for 10 GM OINTMENT	CLOTRIMAZOLE 1.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W
QUADRIDASIA CRM	INR for	TOLNAFTATE 10 MG, IODOCHLORHYDROXYQUINOLINE 10 MG, NEOMYCIN 5 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.5 MG
QUREFAST OINT	INR 57.75 for 10 GM OINTMENT	BETAMETHASONE , CLOTRIMAZOLE , NEOMYCIN
SIGMADERM N 0.025%/1%/0.5% CRM	INR 23.4 for 5 GM CREAM	CLOTRIMAZOLE 1.0 %, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %
SOLUBIN N DPS	INR 19.41 for 5 ML DROP	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
SOLUBIN N OINT	INR 16.75 for 5 GM OINTMENT	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
SURFAZ SN + CRM	INR 60.14 for 10 GM CREAM	BETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, CLOTRIMAZOLE 0.025 %, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %
TOLNACOMB RF CRM	INR 29.96 for 5 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN , CLOTRIMAZOLE , BETAMETHASONE
VALERATE N CRM	INR 11.06 for 15 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
XEVA NC TAB	INR 29 for 10 TABLETS	NEOMYCIN , CLOTRIMAZOLE , BETAMETHASONE
ZOBET N CRM	INR 22.87 for 10 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN , BETAMETHASONE
ZOTADERM CRM	INR 27.62 for 5 GM CREAM	NEOMYCIN , CLOTRIMAZOLE , BETAMETHASONE