Betnovate Gm Cream
✅ Reduces skin inflammation.
✅ Treats bacterial infections.
✅ Alleviates fungal infections.
✅ Soothes allergic reactions.
✅ Promotes skin healing.
Betnovate Gm Cream contains gentamicin, betamethasone en miconazole.
✓ Medisch beoordeeld door Morgan Ellis — Apotheekonderzoeker · 8 jaar ervaring · Laatst beoordeeld: mei 2026
💡 Quick Answer — What is Betnovate-GM Cream?
Betnovate-GM Cream contains betamethasone valerate 0.1% + gentamicin 0.1% + miconazole 2% — a topical triple combination (steroid + antibacterial + antifungal) for mixed inflammatory skin conditions with secondary bacterial or fungal infection. Apply a thin film twice daily on affected skin for a maximum of 1–2 weeks. Reassess at 1 week — if no improvement, the diagnosis or organism may be wrong. Triple combinations are widely misused as “all-purpose creams”; use only when both bacterial and fungal infection are clinically suspected on inflamed skin.
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Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase
Choosing Betnovate-GM Cream from MedsBase:
- WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant — sourced from a regulated facility, finished pack with batch number and expiry.
- Discrete verpakking — plain envelope, no medication name on the outside.
- Wereldwijde verzending met Reshipment Assurance — if your parcel does not arrive within 20 business days we re-ship at no cost (subject to policy terms).
- Loyalty points — 1 point per $1 spent (excludes peptides); 100 points = $5 off.
What Betnovate-GM Cream is and how it works
Betnovate-GM Cream contains betamethasone valerate 0.1% + gentamicin 0.1% + miconazole 2%. The steroid (betamethasone valerate) reduces inflammation; gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against Gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas and most staphylococci/streptococci; miconazole is an imidazole antifungal active against dermatophytes (tinea), Candida, and Malassezia. The combination is reserved for inflamed skin with suspected mixed bacterial and fungal infection. Manufacturer: GSK (WHO-GMP certified).
Indicaties
- Eczema with secondary bacterial infection — when crusting, oozing, or impetiginisation is present.
- Inflamed dermatophyte infections (tinea) with significant erythema and itch.
- Intertrigo with mixed candidal and bacterial overgrowth in skin folds.
- Otitis externa (off-label, on dermatologic recommendation).
Hoe aan te vragen
- Apply thin film twice daily to clean dry skin.
- Course: maximum 1–2 weeks. If no clear improvement at 1 week, stop and reconsider diagnosis.
- Avoid face (rosacea, perioral dermatitis), groin, and skin folds without specialist guidance.
- Do not use occlusive dressings.
- Wash hands after application.
⚠️ Misuse risk — Triple combinations are widely misused as “all-purpose face creams” in some markets. This causes steroid-induced rosacea, perioral dermatitis, atrophy, and topical steroid withdrawal. Antibiotic resistance follows from prolonged gentamicin exposure. Use only for clinically appropriate indications and for short courses.
Bijwerkingen
- Vaak voorkomend: burning, stinging, dryness, irritation.
- Minder vaak: contact dermatitis to gentamicin (~5% sensitisation rate), perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy with prolonged use.
- Zeldzaam: ototoxicity from systemic gentamicin absorption (extensive use on damaged skin), HPA suppression, telangiectasia.
Contra-indicaties
- Aminoglycoside allergy (gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin).
- Imidazole-class antifungal allergy.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (extensive use).
- Children under 12.
- Use on extensive areas (>20% BSA), broken skin, ulcers, or under occlusion.
- Untreated viral skin infection (herpes, varicella).
Opslag
Store below 25 °C. Keep tube tightly closed.
Veelgestelde vragen
When is Betnovate-GM Cream the right choice?
When inflamed skin shows clinical evidence of mixed bacterial and fungal infection: e.g. inflamed tinea cruris with crusting, eczema with crusted infection, intertrigo with both yeast and bacterial overgrowth. For purely inflammatory conditions, a steroid alone is preferred.
Can I use Betnovate-GM Cream for acne or rosacea?
No. Topical steroids worsen acne and cause steroid-induced rosacea on the face. Triple combinations are particularly damaging because they look initially helpful (anti-inflammatory effect) but cause severe rebound and chronic skin damage.
How long can I use Betnovate-GM Cream?
1–2 weeks maximum on any area. Long-term use causes skin atrophy, antibiotic resistance, and steroid dependence.
Is Betnovate-GM Cream safe for fungal infections alone?
Generally no — adding a steroid to an uncomplicated fungal infection can mask diagnostic signs and prolong infection (“tinea incognito”). Use a single-agent antifungal (clotrimazole, terbinafine) for uncomplicated dermatophyte infection.
What if my skin gets worse?
Stop and review. Worsening on a triple combination usually means the diagnosis is wrong: it may be tinea (steroid-aggravated), herpes (steroid-amplified), bacterial resistant to gentamicin, or contact allergy to one of the components.
Can I use it in children?
Generally not under 12. Children have higher absorption per body surface area and are at greater risk of HPA suppression, growth retardation, and gentamicin ototoxicity from extensive use.
Is gentamicin allergy common?
Sensitisation to topical gentamicin develops in ~5% of users with prolonged use. Cross-reactivity with other aminoglycosides is common — note any history of reaction to gentamicin, neomycin, tobramycin, or amikacin before use.
Does Betnovate-GM Cream cure ringworm?
It treats inflamed dermatophyte infection where steroid suppression of itching is helpful, but for uncomplicated tinea, terbinafine or clotrimazole monotherapy is more effective and avoids the steroid component.
Can I cover the area with a bandage?
No — occlusion multiplies steroid absorption and increases atrophy and HPA-suppression risk.
Is Betnovate-GM Cream the same as Dermovate-NN or other “triple” creams?
Different brand names share similar combinations but exact active ingredients vary — check the label. Common triples include betamethasone + gentamicin + clotrimazole/miconazole or hydrocortisone + nystatin + neomycin. Always read the actives, not the brand.
For simpler bacterial superinfection without a fungal component, Betnovate-N Cream (betamethasone + neomycin) is the two-component formulation — a narrower spectrum than Betnovate-GM’s triple combination when broad antifungal cover is not required.
Betnovate-GM combines betamethasone with gentamicin and miconazole for mixed bacterial-fungal infection; for a simpler steroid-plus-antibiotic option, Betnovate-N Cream (betamethasone + neomycin) targets inflamed, bacterially-infected eczema and dermatitis.
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Medisch disclaimer. This content is for general information about the product and is not medical advice or a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use any topical or oral medication only under appropriate medical supervision; misuse can cause serious harm.
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| Sterkte | 20 grams |
|---|---|
| Hoeveelheid | 1 Tube/s, 3 Tube/s, 6 Tube/s |
| Farmaceutische vorm | Cream/s |
| Fabrikant | Glaxo SmithKline |
| Behandeling | Skin infections |
| Generiek merk | Betamethasone Topical + Neomycin Topical |
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