Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Viral diseases (e.g. varicella, herpes simplex, vaccinia), TB of the skin.
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Special Precautions
Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency (particularly in children), ocular symptoms.
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Adverse Reactions
Significant: Adrenal suppression (particularly in younger children or patients receiving high doses for prolonged periods), allergic contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, local sensitisation (redness, irritation), secondary bacterial or fungal superinfection (prolonged use), visual disturbances (e.g. blurred vision), posterior subcapsular cataracts, glaucoma, hyperglycaemia, glycosuria; delayed weight gain, intracranial hypertension, growth retardation in children. Rarely, Cushing syndrome, central serous chorioretinopathy.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash, dryness, burning, itching, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, maceration of the skin.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
S01BA06 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.
C05AA05 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of products containing corticosteroids for topical use. Used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures. S01AA11 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections. H02AB01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations. S02AA14 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in the treatment of ear infections. S01CB04 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids/antiinfectives/mydriatics combinations. Used in the treatment of eye diseases. D07XC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids in other combinations. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases. D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases. R03BA04 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of other inhalants used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases, glucocorticoids. S03AA06 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in ophthalmologic and otologic preparations. A07EA04 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids acting locally. Used in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. R01AD06 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis. D06AX07 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used in the treatment of dermatological diseases. J01GB03 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of other aminoglycosides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections. S02BA07 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids used in the treatment of inflammation of the ear. S03BA03 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids used in ophthalmologic and otologic preparations. |