B-Mycin 0.05% + 0.1% (15 g)

Indication

Topical anti-infective with corticosteroid for treatment of impetigo, ecthyma and other localised primary bacterial skin infections with a gram-negative component, and for secondary bacterial infections complicating other pre-existing (steroid-responsive) dermatoses.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone dipropionate 0.643 mg/g (equivalent to betamethasone 0.5 mg)
• Gentamicin sulphate equivalent to gentamicin 1 mg/g

Direction

Apply a thin layer to the affected area twice daily. To be applied topically. Please refer to the enclosed leaflet for more details.

Side effects

• Local burning
• itching
• stinging or dryness
• Skin thinning (atrophy)
• stretch marks or telangiectasia with prolonged use
• Hypopigmentation
• acne
• like eruptions or perioral dermatitis
• Systemic corticosteroid effects if used on large areas or for long periods
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• For external use only
• avoid eyes
• mouth and mucous membranes
• Do not use on untreated viral skin infections (e.g. herpes
• chickenpox)
• rosacea
• acne or perioral dermatitis
• Avoid prolonged use
• large areas
• the face
• skin folds and airtight dressings unless directed by a doctor
• Use in children
• pregnancy and breastfeeding only under medical advice
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.