BG Cream

BG Cream is a combination medicine of antibiotics and steroids used to treat bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infections include eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin patches), psoriasis (uneven or bumpy red patches covered with white scales), and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin). A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

BG Cream is a combination of two drugs: Betamethasone (corticosteroid) and Gentamicin (antibiotic). Betamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. On the other hand, Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 

You are advised to use BG Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Avoid contact of BG Cream with the nose, ears, mouth or eyes. In case BG Cream comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. You may sometimes experience itching, irritation, or burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of BG Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using BG Cream. Apply BG Cream with caution near the eyes as BG Cream may lead to glaucoma if it gets into the eye. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) in contact with BG Cream catches fire and burns easily, which is a serious fire hazard. 

BG Cream is a combination of two drugs, Betamethasone and Gentamicin, which reduce swelling, itching, and redness caused due to bacterial skin infections. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers), making the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Betamethasone effectively treats inflammation and itchiness. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Collectively, BG Cream used to treat various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin).

Do not use BG Cream if you are allergic to Betamethasone, Gentamicin, or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking BG Cream. Do not use BG Cream on children unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless advised by your doctor, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Do not use BG Cream in more than prescribed doses or on a large area of skin for a longer duration, as it may cause side effects and makes skin more sensitive to BG Cream. Do not swallow BG Cream. In case of accidental swallowing, please consult a doctor. If you have acne, perioral dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth), rosacea (redness and often red, small, pus-filled bumps on the face), glaucoma, cataracts, ear or eye infections due to fungus, a hole in the eardrum, syphilis (a bacterial infection), chickenpox or sores, athlete’s foot, broken veins or skin ulcers, tuberculosis, please inform your doctor before taking BG Cream. 

• ​​​​​​Please consult a dermatologist if the symptoms persist or worsen after using BG Cream for 1 month.
• Do not use BG Cream on dressing, band-aids, and make-up unless told by the doctor.