Beclasone GM Cream

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Beclometasone (0.025% w/w) + Miconazole (2% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	574

FAQ

What if you forget to take Beclasone GM?

If you miss a dose of Beclasone GM, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Beclasone GM Cream Reviews

Beclasone GM is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Beclasone GM is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.

How Beclasone GM Cream Works

Beclasone GM is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Miconazole which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

How to Use Beclasone GM Cream

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

Benefits of Beclasone GM Cream

In Treatment of Skin infections: Beclasone GM is used to treat and control fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes), Jock itch (infection of the groin area), ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). It gives relief from swelling, redness, itching, and irritation due to infection. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Beclasone GM for as long as it is prescribed.

Uses of Beclasone GM Cream

Treatment of Skin infections

Beclasone GM Cream Side Effects

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Beclasone GM is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Beclasone GM may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
You have been prescribed Beclasone GM for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Beclasone GM and consult your doctor.
It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.