<p>Betamethasone dipropionate with gentamicin combines the anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive activity of a synthetic corticosteroid, betamethasone dipropionate, with the broad spectrum anti-bacterial effect of gentamicin.<br />
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In secondary skin infections, gentamicin facilitates the treatment of the underlying dermatosis by controlling the infection. Bacteria susceptible to the action of gentamicin include sensitive strains of streptococci (group A beta hemolytic, alpha hemolytic), S. aureus (coagulase positive, coagulase negative, and some penicillinase producing strains), and the gram-negative bacteria P. aeruginosa, E. aerogenes, E. coli, Proteus (both indole positive and indole negative), K. pneumoniae, and S. marcescens.<br />
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This cream is slightly acidic so that it is within the pH range of the normal skin. On application, it leaves minimum residue without stickiness or greasiness. The presence of petrolatum in both cream and ointment offers lubricating qualities and helps to prevent excessive drying.</p>