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What Are The Side Effects Of Gentamicin?
Question: Hi. I got prescribed a cream for a small toe infection that has betametasona(0.5mg) and gentamicin(1mg). I am always scared of allergic reactions ( like anaphylactic shock and other bad things ). Is there any safe way to test before i actually apply it to the toe?
I'm sorry if the questions sound silly.
Thank you!
I'm sorry if the questions sound silly.
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
not a lot absorbed, no systemic reaction, no anaphylaxis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about a reaction to medication but there is very little need in this case.
TO TEST
You can apply a very small amount to any area of your skin.
When checking for an allergic response, medical staff may give a small amount of the particular medication.
Anaphylaxis is not likely
Anaphylaxis would normally occur with substances that are ingested, foods or medications that are ingested can travel reach different areas of the body via the blood stream
A cream is a local treatment, even if a very very small amount was absorbed into the skin, there would be no spread through the body to cause a systemic reaction. There would be no anaphylaxis.
You may get a local allergic reaction (red skin, itchy in that specific area) if you are allergic to any of the ingredients but a generalized reaction such as anaphylaxis is not likely
not a lot absorbed, no systemic reaction, no anaphylaxis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about a reaction to medication but there is very little need in this case.
TO TEST
You can apply a very small amount to any area of your skin.
When checking for an allergic response, medical staff may give a small amount of the particular medication.
Anaphylaxis is not likely
Anaphylaxis would normally occur with substances that are ingested, foods or medications that are ingested can travel reach different areas of the body via the blood stream
A cream is a local treatment, even if a very very small amount was absorbed into the skin, there would be no spread through the body to cause a systemic reaction. There would be no anaphylaxis.
You may get a local allergic reaction (red skin, itchy in that specific area) if you are allergic to any of the ingredients but a generalized reaction such as anaphylaxis is not likely
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor.
Thank you for taking the time the answer my question. I know i have no reason to be worried, but i guess sometimes the mind takes control of reason.
Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time the answer my question. I know i have no reason to be worried, but i guess sometimes the mind takes control of reason.
Thanks!
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
that's fine
Wishing you the best
no problem
Detailed Answer:
that's fine
Wishing you the best
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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