Akriderm genta - description of the preparation

Eczema, dermatitis and other skin diseases of polyethological nature are quite difficult to treat. Akriderm Genta, whose reviews are very positive, successfully fights against these diseases. It is not very expensive, but very effective. Akriderm GENTA Available in the form of a cream. Color: white or almost white. It is intended for external use. One gram of the drug contains: betamethasone betamethasone dipropionate 640 μg and gentamycin sulfate and gentamicin 1 mg. In addition: propylene glycol, vaseline oil, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, potassium phosphate monosubstituted, cetostearyl alcohol, purified water.

The drug Acriderm Gent belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antibiotic-aminoglycoside + glucocorticosteroid.

pharmachologic effect

The drug has anti-allergic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. Betamethasone dipropionate acts against allergies, inflammation and itching. Has the property of inhibition of leukocytes. It releases lysomal enzymes and inflammatory mediators in the inflammatory focus itself, inhibits phagocytosis, does not allow inflammatory edema to develop, reduces permeability of blood vessels and tissues. Gentamicin (antibiotic, aminoglycoside). Has a bactericidal effect on the pathogens of bacterial skin infections. It is especially active on gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Does not affect anaerobes, fungi and viruses. It is used for dermatitis, eczema, diffuse neurodermatitis, simple chronic ear, sun dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, radiation dermatitis, diaper rash, psoriasis, itching.

Cream Acriderm Genta is applied to the inflamed skin area, rubbing, 2 times a day. With a mild form of the disease, the drug can be used once, in severe cases, more uses are permitted. The duration of treatment is 1-4 weeks.

Side effects

There are burning, irritation on the skin, dryness, folliculitis, rashes, hypopigmentation, hypertrichosis. With prolonged use, especially if occlusive dressings were used - secondary infection, swab, purpura, skin atrophy.

Contraindicated the use of the drug Acriderm Genta for skin tuberculosis, skin manifestations of syphilis, chickenpox, herpes simplex, skin postvaccinal reactions, open wounds, lactation period, hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug, and children under 1 year.

special instructions

If there is no effect within 2 weeks, you should consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis. If irritation or sensitivity increases, treatment should be discontinued and consult a doctor. It is impossible to apply Acryderm Genta on the face for a long time. After prolonged use on the skin of the face, atrophic changes were observed. It is necessary to avoid getting the cream into the eyes, to damaged areas of the skin and to open wounds. Treatment with the drug for children under 12 years must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor, since children are more sensitive to local glucocorticoids. During pregnancy, use is permitted only if the benefit of treatment for the mother exceeds the risk to the child. Used in small doses and for a short period of time. At the time of treatment, breastfeeding should be interrupted. In the case of long-term use of the drug, its cancellation is carried out gradually.

Overdose

It is unlikely, but with prolonged use, chronic overdose can occur. Symptoms: hyperglycemia, glucosuria, manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. Shelf life is indicated on the package. Available without a prescription.