Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
A07EA04, C05AA05, D07AC01, D07XC01, H02AB01, R01AD06, R03BA04, S01BA06, S01CB04, S02BA07, S03BA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Neomycin (Sulphate) is the derivative of Neomycin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Aminoglycosides. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proteins synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Neomycin is 614.64.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
4 to 12 g — 24 hourly
For 5-6 days. Frequency may be increased upto 4 times if needed.
2
Adult · Topical
0.5 % — As recommended.
1-4 times as required.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Never take more than prescribed, or take for longer than
4
Child · 2 or 3 days before surgery for children 6 to 12 years.
250 to 0 mg — As recommended.
5
Child · PO
50 to 0 mg/kg — As recommended.
In divided doses for hepatic encephalophathy.
6
Child · Topical
0.5 % — As recommended.
As required
Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
Drug Interactions
Neomycin can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
bowel disorders
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
Storage
Oint, Cream Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 165.75
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 96.15
DVAGORs 165.75
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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