Vegaderm 0.05% / 1% / 0.1% ointment (15 g)

Indication

Prescription topical ointment combining a corticosteroid (betamethasone), an antifungal (clotrimazole) and an antibiotic (gentamicin) for inflammatory skin conditions (dermatoses) responsive to corticosteroids that are complicated by secondary bacterial and/or fungal infection, such as infected eczema or dermatitis, intertrigo and tinea infections with inflammation.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone dipropionate equivalent to betamethasone 0.5 mg/g
• Clotrimazole 10.0 mg/g
• Gentamicin sulfate equivalent to gentamicin 1.0 mg/g

Direction

For external use only. Read the instructions for medical use before use. Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and surrounding area, usually twice daily (morning and evening), as prescribed by the physician. Do not use for longer than prescribed.

Side effects

• Local burning
• itching
• irritation or dryness at the application site.
• With prolonged use: skin thinning (atrophy)
• striae
• telangiectasia
• folliculitis
• hypopigmentation
• acneiform eruptions.
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• systemic corticosteroid effects with extensive or occlusive use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• for external use only.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not apply to open wounds or large skin areas.
• Do not use under occlusive dressings or for prolonged periods unless directed
• use sparingly on the face and skin folds.
• Contraindicated in viral skin infections (herpes
• varicella)
• skin tuberculosis
• rosacea
• perioral dermatitis and hypersensitivity to any component.
• Use in pregnancy
• breastfeeding and children only on medical advice.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.