Uses of Gentridecme

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1. Uses of the drug Gentridecme

What is Gentridecme? The drug contains the following ingredients: Betamethasone dipropionate, Clotrimazole and Gentamicin. In particular, Betamethasone has the activities of topical corticosteroids, used to reduce inflammatory manifestations of many diseases. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent used in the treatment of skin diseases caused by infections with various pathogenic fungi. The mechanism of action of Clotrimazole is to bind with phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane, change the permeability of the membrane and cause the loss of essential intracellular substances, leading to the destruction of fungal cells. Gentamicin has a bactericidal effect (by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible strains of bacteria).
Indications for use of Gentridecme:
Treatment of secondary bacterial and fungal infections: Eczema (including atopic eczema), discoid eczema, eczema in children; Treatment of psoriasis (except for widespread plaque psoriasis); Treatment of neurodermatitis, including single lichen, lichen planus; Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis; Treatment of allergic skin reactions due to contact, e.g. discoid lupus erythematosus. Contraindications to the use of Gentridecme:
Patients with hypersensitivity to components or excipients of the drug; Do not use Gentridecme for eyes; The treated skin area has pus, lining; People with Eczema of the outer ear have a perforated eardrum. Can Gentridecme be used for babies? The answer is yes

2. Usage and dosage of Gentridecme

How to use: Apply to the skin. Patients should apply an appropriate amount of cream evenly on the affected skin area.
Dosage: Apply Gentridecme to the diseased skin and around it with a frequency of 2-3 times / day. For the treatment to be effective, the patient should apply the medication regularly. The duration of treatment will depend on the extent and location of the diseased skin and the patient's ability to respond. However, if there is no clinical improvement after 4 weeks (for children no more than 2 weeks, neonates no more than 1 week) of topical application, the diagnosis should be reconsidered.
Overdose: Do not take Gentridecme more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. Using more of the drug not only does not improve symptoms, but it can also cause toxicity or serious side effects. If you suspect that you or someone else has used an overdose of Gentridecme, you should promptly go to the hospital for prompt care and intervention.
Missed dose: If you forget to apply a dose of Gentridecme, the patient should apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

3. Side effects of the drug Gentridecme

When using Gentridecme, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Burning sensation, itching, superinfection edema, blisters, erythema, peeling, urticaria and skin irritation; When used in large amounts over a long period of time or over a large area of ​​skin, Gentridecme may be absorbed systemically in amounts sufficient to cause symptoms of hyperadrenocorticism. This side effect is common in infants and children, provided that the wound is covered after applying the drug. If you experience any side effects of Gentridecme, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately notify the doctor for timely care and treatment.

4. Be careful when using Gentridecme

Before and while taking Gentridecme, patients should note:
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Gentridecme, its ingredients or other drugs; Gentridecme should not be used on a large scale or for a long time; Do not use Gentridecme in the form of a compression bandage; Using Gentridecme topical treatment for psoriasis can be harmful to the patient due to the rebound reaction, the risk of pustular psoriasis, the drug causing local and systemic toxicity to the patient (due to its function) reduced skin protection); Gentridecme should be used during pregnancy only when the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk (consult your doctor); Caution should be exercised when using Gentridecme in nursing women, consult your doctor before use.

5. Gentridecme drug interactions

Drug interactions can increase the effect of side effects or affect the action/effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, before using Gentridecme, patients need to inform their doctors about the medicines they are using. At the same time, patients should not arbitrarily stop taking, use new drugs or change the dose of existing drugs without the consent of the doctor.
Gentridecme drug is reduced activity when used with the following drugs: Ca, Mg, heparin, sulfacetamide, sulfafurazol, acetylcysteine, actinomycin, doxorubicin, chloramphenicol, clindamycin.
When using Gentridecme, the patient should strictly follow all the instructions of the doctor. If you experience unusual symptoms, the patient should notify the doctor as soon as possible to receive the most appropriate advice. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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