Derzid-N Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Betamethasone valerate 0.1 g (1% w/w), neomycin sulfate 0.3 g (0.3% w/w)

Indications/Uses

As secondary agent in topical treatment of tinea corporis (ringworm of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; ringworm of the groin) & tinea pedis (athlete's foot; ringworm of the foot). Prophylaxis of superficial infections in minor abrasions, burns & cuts.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent Apply to the skin once-tds. Childn Apply to the skin once daily.

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Contraindications

Consider risk-benefit: Neomycin: Sensitivity to aminoglycosides. Betamethasone: Allergy to corticosteroids; infection at treatment site; preexisting skin atrophy.

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Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Allergic contact dermatitis. Folliculitis, furunculosis, pustules, pyoderma or vesiculation.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07CC01 - betamethasone and antibiotics ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids, in combination with antibiotics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Derzid-N cream

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Derzid-N

betamethasone + neomycin

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

R. Oasis