Akriderm Genta, ointment 30 g

Acriderm GENTA is a combined preparation for external use with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antibacterial effect.

Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-exudative, anti-edema and antipruritic effect. It inhibits leukocyte accumulation, release of lysosomal enzymes and proinflammatory mediators in inflammation focus, inhibits phagocytosis, decreases vascular and tissue permeability and prevents inflammatory edema formation.

Gentamicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of aminoglycoside group. It has bactericidal action against pathogens of primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.

Active against Gram-negative bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumoniae; against Gram-positive bacteria: Streptococcus spp. (sensitive strains of beta- and alpha-hemolytic Streptococcus group A), Staphytococcus spp. (coagulase-positive, coagulase-negative and some strains producing penicillinase). Inactive against anaerobes, fungi and viruses.

Indications

Treatment of steroid-sensitive dermatoses complicated by primary and/or secondary bacterial infection, eczema (atopic, pediatric, montiform), limited and diffuse allergic dermatoses, including those complicated by gentamicin-sensitive infection, dermatitis (simple and allergic), atopic dermatitis, sun dermatitis, exfoliative and radiation dermatitis, diaper rash, psoriasis, itching.

Active ingredient

Composition

In 100 g of the ointment:

the active substances:

betamethasone dipropionate – 0.064 g,

gentamicin sulfate in terms of the active anhydrous substance – 0.1 g

excipients:

propyl parahydroxybenzoate (nipazole),

liquid paraffin (petroleum jelly),

isopropyl palmitate,

Vaseline.

How to take, the dosage

Interaction

Interactions of the drug with other drugs have not been identified.

Special Instructions

The drug is not used in ophthalmology. Avoid getting the cream in the eyes, on damaged skin and open wounds.

In order to increase the effectiveness of therapy, it is possible to use occlusive dressings. Note that transdermal absorption of betamethasone and gentamicin is increased, which leads to an increased risk of systemic side effects.

If resistant bacterial or fungal microflora appear, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate therapy should be prescribed. cross-resistance may develop with aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Skin tuberculosis, viral skin infections, vaccinations, perioral dermatitis, pink acne (rosacea).

Side effects

Overdose

Pregnancy use

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