Germacort Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fusidic acid 2%, betamethasone 17-valerate 0.1%.

Indications/Uses

Inflammatory dermatoses where bacterial infection is present or likely to occur.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply bd-tds, less frequently in covered lesions.

Contraindications

Viral, tuberculous & fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, acne rosacea & ulcerative conditions. Infections caused by non-susceptible organisms, in particular, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Infants <1 yr.

Special Precautions

Avoid prolonged use, especially under occlusion.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions. Local atrophic skin changes eg, striae, thinning & dilatation of superficial blood vessels w/ prolonged & intensive use. Systemic reactions w/ prolonged or extensive use.

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MIMS Class

Topical Anti-Infectives with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07CC01 - betamethasone and antibiotics ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids, in combination with antibiotics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Germacort cream

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's

Germacort

betamethasone + fusidic acid

Manufacturer:

Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Logistics