Mediderm Cream

Short Description

Mediderm Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat skin infections by inhibiting bacterial growth and reducing redness, swelling, and itchiness.

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Mediderm Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat skin infections. It is a combination of Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic that stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is for external use only and should be applied only in the affected area.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects

Temporary burning, itching, or redness at application site Irritation and burning at the application site (for a short time)

Mediderm Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Use it for the treatment of bacterial skin infections Apply it to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily or as advised by your doctor Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor