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Betagenic Cream: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Betagenic Cream (Betamethasone + Gentamicin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Betamethasone 0.1% + Gentamicin (aminoglycoside antibiotic)

Manufacturer

ATCO Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 94.11 - 97.83

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What is Betagenic Cream used for?

  • Eczema (ekzima)
  • Contact dermatitis (touch karne se ho gayi dermaatitis)
  • Seborrheic dermatitis (seboreeik dermaatitis)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use betagenic cream if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Avoid using it around the eyes, mucous membranes, genital or anal regions without medical supervision.

Betagenic Cream Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameBetagenic
Generic NameBetamethasone + Gentamicin
StrengthBetamethasone 0.1% + Gentamicin (aminoglycoside antibiotic)
FormCream
Drug ClassCorticosteroid + Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
ManufacturerATCO Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging20g tube

2. What is Betagenic Cream? (Betagenic Cream kya hai)

Betagenic Cream is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various skin conditions. It contains Betamethasone and Gentamicin, which belong to the Corticosteroid + Aminoglycoside Antibiotic class. This cream works by targeting inflammatory pathways and treating bacterial infections on the skin. Following doctor's instructions regarding dosage and duration is crucial for effective treatment.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Eczema (ekzima)
  • Contact dermatitis (touch karne se ho gayi dermaatitis)
  • Seborrheic dermatitis (seboreeik dermaatitis)
  • Psoriasis (psoriais)
  • Impetigo (impitigoo)
  • Folliculitis (follikoolitees)
  • Prurigo (prureego)
  • Planus eczema (planus ekzima)
  • Dermatitis in skin folds where bacterial overgrowth may occur

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with eczema or contact dermatitis
  • Individuals suffering from seborrheic dermatitis
  • People diagnosed with psoriasis

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to betamethasone, gentamicin or any other component in the cream.
  • For untreated bacterial skin infections
  • For viral, fungal or parasitic skin infections unless prescribed by a specialist

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use betagenic cream if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Avoid using it around the eyes, mucous membranes, genital or anal regions without medical supervision.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Skin irritation, Burning, Stinging at application site
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other topical corticosteroids
  • Antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
BetagenicATCO Laboratories Ltd.Betamethasone + Gentamicin
Alternative brandVariousBetamethasone + Gentamicin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
20g tubeRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Betagenic Cream kis kaam aati hai?

A: Betagenic Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki hoti hai Betagenic Cream?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Pregnancy mein safe hai kya Betagenic Cream?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-22 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Betagenic Cream kis kaam aati hai?

Betagenic Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki hoti hai Betagenic Cream?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Pregnancy mein safe hai kya Betagenic Cream?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.