Beclometasone
Uses
Beclometasone is used in the symptoms relieve of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.
How it Works
Beclometasone is known as a potent topical corticosteroid. Beclometasone Topical corticosteroids are referred to as topical steroids. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) to treat or relieve symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Beclometasone is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Beclometasone relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness, however is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Beclometasone may suffer from such side effects;
Ankle swelling,
Shortness of breath,
Increased risk of infection,
Running nose,
Nasal congestion,
Muscle disorders,
Lip swelling,
Throat swelling,
Nausea,
Altered vision,
Headache,
Electrolyte imbalance,
Back pain,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Slow speech,
Hoarseness of voice,
Facial swelling,
Sore throat,
Increased blood pressure,
Difficulty in swalloing, Cough,
Altered speech
Clotrimazole
Uses
Clotrimazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
How it Works
Clotrimazole is known as an antifungal agent. Clotrimazole works by binding the fungal cell membrane and weakening it thus causing the cell contents to leak out and results in the death of the fungus and this then stops the fungal growth and infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Clotrimazole may suffer from such side effects;
Redness,
Blisters,
Peeling,
Stinging,
Swelling,
Itching,
Hives,
Burning at the site of application