Betamethasone / Neomycin
Betamethasone/Neomycin is a topical combination medication pairing a corticosteroid with an antibiotic. It is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the eye, ear, and skin that are affected by or at risk of bacterial infection. This combination helps reduce swelling and redness while simultaneously fighting bacteria.
A topical corticosteroid-antibiotic combination used for inflammatory eye, ear, or skin conditions with bacterial involvement.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 608253
- Generic
- Betamethasone / Neomycin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats inflammatory conditions of the eyes (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis), ears (such as otitis externa), and skin where bacterial infection is present or suspected. Commonly prescribed for allergic dermatitis with secondary infection.
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, swelling, and itching by suppressing the immune response. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills susceptible bacteria by disrupting their protein synthesis. Together, they address both inflammation and bacterial infection.
For topical use only; avoid contact with eyes when applied to skin. Should not be used for viral or fungal infections. Prolonged use may increase risk of antibiotic resistance and side effects from corticosteroids. Use with caution near open wounds or in patients with kidney problems due to neomycin absorption.
Official drug label
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