Combiderm Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clotrimazole 1%, beclometasone dipropionate 0.025%, gentamicin sulfate 0.1%

Indications/Uses

Wide range of eczemas & other inflammatory & allergic dermatoses where secondary bacterial &/or fungal infection is present or suspected.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply a thin layer over the affected area bid-tid.

Contraindications

Skin TB, chickenpox, herpes simplex, measles, vaccinia, syphilitic skin lesions. Prolonged use or in large doses during pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Increased systemic absorption in the treatment of extensive BSA or use of occlusive dressings. Avoid application to open wounds or damaged skin.

Adverse Reactions

Burning, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions; when covered w/ occlusive dressing, maceration, skin atrophy, striae & miliaria. Gentamicin: Transient irritation. Clotrimazole: Erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritus, urticaria, general skin irritation.

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MIMS Class

Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07CC04 - beclometasone and antibiotics ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids, in combination with antibiotics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Combiderm cream

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's (P503/tube)

Combiderm

Manufacturer:

Glenmark

Distributor:

Glenmark