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Betamethasone / Clotrimazole / Gentamicin

Published: July 27, 2026Updated: August 28, 2026

Betamethasone/Clotrimazole/Gentamicin is a topical combination medication used to treat inflammatory skin conditions complicated by fungal and bacterial infections. The three ingredients work together to reduce inflammation, eliminate fungal infections, and combat susceptible bacterial pathogens. This medication is typically prescribed when a skin disorder requires simultaneous anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial therapy.

Quick summary

A topical combination therapy for inflammatory skin conditions with concurrent fungal and bacterial infections.

Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial TeamLast reviewed August 28, 2026Editorial policy

Key facts at a glance

RxNorm
1596454
Generic
Betamethasone / Clotrimazole / Gentamicin
Class
multi-ingredient
Brands
Otomax
Availability
rx
Lactation
unknown
Routes
—
Forms
—
Regions
US, EU, CN, JP
Monitoring
—

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Treats inflammatory and infected skin conditions such as tinea (ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch), eczema with secondary infection, and other dermatological conditions involving inflammation along with fungal and bacterial involvement.

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses; Clotrimazole is an antifungal that inhibits fungal cell membrane growth; Gentamicin is an antibiotic that kills susceptible bacteria by interfering with protein synthesis.

For topical use only; avoid application to large body areas, broken skin, or for prolonged periods especially in children due to risk of systemic corticosteroid effects; not effective against viral infections; use with caution near eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy