BETACORTEN G OINTMENT

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

BETAMETHASONE AS VALERATE; GENTAMICIN AS SULFATE

Available from:

TRIMA ISRAEL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MAABAROT LTD

ATC code:

D07AC01

Pharmaceutical form:

OINTMENT

Composition:

BETAMETHASONE AS VALERATE 0.1 %W/W; GENTAMICIN AS SULFATE 0.1 %W/W

Administration route:

DERMAL

Prescription type:

Required

Manufactured by:

TRIMA ISRAEL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MAABAROT LTD, ISRAEL

Therapeutic group:

BETAMETHASONE

Therapeutic area:

BETAMETHASONE

Therapeutic indications:

For local treatment of inflammatory dermatoses and allergic skin conditions complicated by infections.

Authorization date:

2015-02-28

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS’
REGULATIONS (PREPARATIONS) - 1986
The medicine is dispensed with a doctor’s
prescription only
BETACORTEN G
CREAM/OINTMENT
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND THEIR CONCENTRATIONS:
Betamethasone (as 17-valerate) 0.1%
Gentamicin (as sulphate) 0.1%
Inactive ingredients: see section 6 “Further
Information”.
READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
USING THE MEDICINE. This leaflet contains concise
information about the medicine. If you have further
questions, refer to the doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do
not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even
if it seems to you that their medical condition
is similar.
1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED
FOR?
Betacorten G is intended for the local treatment
of inflammatory and allergic skin conditions
accompanied by infection.
THERAPEUTIC GROUP:
Betamethasone - potent corticosteroid.
Gentamicin - antibiotic belonging to the
aminoglycoside group.
2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE:
∙ if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to
betamethasone valerate, gentamicin or to
any of the other ingredients contained in
Betacorten G (listed in section 6).
∙ in children under 1 year of age.
∙ do not use the preparation on mucosal tissues
(anus, genitals, around the mouth/nose).
∙ to treat of any of the following skin problems,
since the medicine may cause them to
worsen:
- acne
- severe flushing of skin on and around the
nose (rosacea).
- spotty red rash around the mouth.
- skin infections originated from a virus (e.g.,
shingles/herpes, chickenpox), fungus or
tuberculosis of the skin.
Do not use if any of the above apply to you.
If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist before using Betacorten G.
SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF THE
MEDICINE
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USING
THE MEDICINE IF:
- you have previously had an allergic reaction to
another steroid or to another antibiotic.
- you are suffering, or have suffered in the past,
from impaired f