beclomate eg cream
What is beclomate eg cream used for?
Beclomate EG Cream (Beclometasone + Econazole) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Beclometasone (1%) + Econazole (0.025%), which Beclometasone binds to glucocorticoid receptors, reducing inflammation; Econazol. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Beclometasone + Econazole
- Manufacturer: Calibar Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ beclomate eg cream Uses & Benefits
Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal skin infections with inflammation
Off-label uses: Lichen planus, Discoid lupus erythematosus
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Beclometasone + Econazole |
| Brand Name | Beclomate EG Cream |
| Manufacturer | Calibar Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Corticosteroid + Antifungal |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); keep tightly closed |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Beclometasone binds to glucocorticoid receptors, reducing inflammation; Econazole inhibits fungal lanosterol 14ฮฑ-demethylase, disrupting ergosterol synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take beclomate eg cream
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of beclomate eg cream
โ Common Side Effects
- Burning
- itching
- irritation
- dryness
- folliculitis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Skin atrophy
- striae
- adrenal suppression
- allergic contact dermatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Perioral dermatitis
- acneiform eruptions
- hypertrichosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) | Major | Increased systemic beclometasone levels |
| CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) | Major | Decreased beclometasone efficacy |
| Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) | Major | Enhanced anticoagulant effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inducers
- Anticoagulants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antidiabetic agents
- NSAIDs
- Diuretics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 antagonists
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to components; untreated bacterial or viral skin infections; fungal infections of nails or scalp (unless combined with systemic therapy)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Skin condition, signs of secondary infection, adrenal suppression with prolonged use
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; avoid application to breast area
๐ Overdose Management
Acute overdose unlikely; chronic overuse may cause skin atrophy or systemic effects; discontinue and treat symptomatically
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose
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โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.