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Overview
BESTOPIC CRM is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.BESTOPIC CRM is composed of: ECONAZOLE (1 %W/W), GENTAMICIN (0.1 %W/W), BECLOMETASONE (0.025 %W/W)
Econazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus. Econazole (for the skin) is used to treat athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis). Econazole topical is also used to treat tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.
Gentamicin is a prescription medication used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract. Gentamicin can be used topically to treat eye and skin infections. Gentamicin can cause kidney damage and hearing loss. Patients should be closely monitored while receiving gentamicin. Gentamicin belongs to a group of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how gentamicin affects you.
Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. This medication will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
Usage
ECONAZOLE is generally used to treat: Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm, Tinea VersicolorECONAZOLE can address symptoms like: Body Discoloration
GENTAMICIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Meningitis, Deep Skin Infection
BECLOMETASONE is generally used to treat: Asthma
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 < 5yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for BESTOPIC CRM and its Constituents
Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. Do not cover the treated skin area.
- Caution needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight.
- Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, liver, kidney or heart disease, sugar,
Symptoms of Overdosage
ECONAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingBECLOMETASONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
Common Side-Effects
ECONAZOLE : Body Burning Sensation, Body Itching, Skin IrritationGENTAMICIN : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Eyes Burning Sensation, Eyes Eye Irritation, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Decreased Appetite, Head Headache, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness)
BECLOMETASONE : Body Pain, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Throat Soreness, Fever, Runny Nose, Difficulty Swallowing
Food Interactions
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Disease Interactions
BECLOMETASONE can interfere with: Hyperadrenalism, Bacterial Infection, Tuberculosis, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Glaucoma, OsteoporosisTechnical Classification
ECONAZOLE is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSGENTAMICIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
BECLOMETASONE is categorized as: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
Available Alternatives for BESTOPIC CRM
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
BESTOPIC CRM | INR 30 for 10 GM CREAM | ECONAZOLE 1 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W |
ECOGEN B OINT | INR 39.48 for 10 GM OINTMENT | BECLOMETASONE , ECONAZOLE , GENTAMICIN |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
BECLOMATE EG 1%/0.025%/0.1% CRM | INR 30 for 10 GM CREAM | BECLOMETASONE 1.0 %, ECONAZOLE 0.025 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 % |