Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin — sold under brand names like Funbact-A and known across Nigerian markets simply as "triple action cream" — is a skin cream that combines three different medicines in one tube: betamethasone (a potent steroid that calms inflammation and itching), clotrimazole (an antifungal that kills the fungi behind ringworm and similar infections), and neomycin (an antibiotic that treats bacterial skin infection).
In the NAFDAC register
78 registered products
from 69 registration holders
What it costs online
about ₦1,150
Sampled from 9 listings across HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy and Supermart.ng · August 2026
Full price breakdown →Brands of Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin in Nigeria
Comes as
Those 78 products from 69 registration holders include combination products and older listings; below are the most common brands.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Strength | Form | NAFDAC Reg. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Greenlife Pharmaceutical Limited | 0.05% + 1% + 0.5% | Cream | 04-6969 |
 | Grace Drugs and Healthcare Ltd | 0.05% + 1% + 0.5% | Cream | C4-1988 |
| Globatin | Onifam Laboratories Limited | 0.05% + 1% + 0.5% | Cream | B4-0620 |
| Dermabact | Xcel Pharmaceutical Limited | 0.05% + 1% + 0.35% | Cream | A4-7485 |
Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin Price in Nigeria
As of August 2026, Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin sells for about ₦1,150 online in Nigeria (₦170–₦1,875) across HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy and Supermart.ng. That figure is for Visita; 61 other betamethasone-clotrimazole-neomycin brands are NAFDAC-registered and generic versions usually cost less. Open-market prices (e.g. Idumota, Ogbogwu) are often lower.
Online retail (sampled)
Same medicine throughout — every listing contains Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin. The difference is brand and pack size.
median ₦1,150 · 9 listings
CheapestFunbact-A Triple Action Cream 30g(HealthPlus)
₦1,080PriciestEpiderm Triple-Action Skin Cream 30 g(Supermart.ng)
₦1,8759 listings across HealthPlus + MedPlus + NettPharmacy + Supermart.ng — brands and pack sizes vary · August 2026.
First tracked August 2026.
How to Verify Your Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin is Genuine
- 1Check for the NAFDAC registration number printed on the tube and the carton — every registered triple action cream carries one.
- 2Enter the number in our NAFDAC checker to confirm it matches the exact product and brand in your hand.
- 3Be careful with this class in particular: 'triple action cream' is a crowded market with over fifty registered makers and a busy unregistered fringe — a missing or unmatchable NAFDAC number on a steroid cream is a strong reason to put it back.
- 4Note that registration standing varies even among famous names — check the number on the pack you are actually buying, not the brand's reputation.
- 5Buy from a licensed pharmacy or a registered patent medicine store, and be suspicious of tubes sold decanted, unboxed, or repackaged.
Where to Buy
Buying Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin by the carton
Cartons are bought at Nigeria's four open drug markets. Each guide names the sellers there you can contact, and how to buy safely:
No shop we list has Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin on its confirmed product list yet — the market guides still tell you where the trade happens and how to buy there safely.
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What is Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin?
The combination exists for one specific situation: a skin patch that is fungal or bacterial AND badly inflamed at the same time. The steroid settles the redness and itching quickly while the antifungal and antibiotic clear the actual infection. Used correctly — a thin layer, on a limited area, for a week or two — it works well for exactly that.
It is also one of the most misused medicines in Nigeria. Because the steroid makes almost any rash look and feel better within days, triple action creams get used for everything: acne, dark spots, skin lightening, nappy rash, or daily use as a body cream. The steroid does not cure any of those — it hides them while thinning the skin, and fungal infections treated with a steroid on board often come back wider and harder to recognise (doctors call this tinea incognito). This page explains what the cream is genuinely for, and what it quietly does when used for anything else.
What is Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin used for?
In Nigeria, Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin is commonly used for:
- Inflamed ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot and jock itch, where itching and redness are severe
- Eczema or dermatitis that has become infected with fungus or bacteria
- Short-term relief of itchy, inflamed skin infections while the antifungal and antibiotic components clear them
- NOT for skin lightening, acne, dark spots, or use as an everyday cream — the steroid component makes all of these worse with continued use
Dosage
IMPORTANT
Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. The information below is for general reference only.
Adults
Apply a thin layer to the affected area only, twice daily (morning and evening), and rub in gently. Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the area being treated. Use for a maximum of 2 weeks; if the skin is not clearly better by then, stop and see a doctor or pharmacist rather than continuing. Avoid the face, armpits, groin folds and broken skin unless a doctor has specifically told you to treat there.
Children
Use in children only on a doctor's or pharmacist's advice, on small areas, for the shortest possible time. Children's skin is thinner and absorbs the steroid much more readily — never use it under a nappy/diaper, where the covering multiplies steroid absorption.
Elderly
No separate dose, but older skin is thinner and bruises and tears more easily — use the thinnest possible layer for the shortest possible time.
More cream is not more effective — a thin layer treats the skin; a thick layer only increases side effects. If the infection is fungal, continue an antifungal-only cream (like plain clotrimazole) for 1–2 weeks after the rash clears, rather than continuing the steroid combination.
Side Effects
Common side effects
- •Burning, stinging or itching where the cream is applied (usually settles quickly)
- •Skin dryness or mild peeling
- •Lightening of the treated skin patch (steroid effect — a warning sign with continued use, not a benefit)
Serious side effects — seek medical help immediately
- Skin thinning, stretch marks (striae) and easy bruising after prolonged use — stretch marks are permanent
- Rebound flare: skin that erupts angrily when the cream is stopped after long continuous use
- Spreading, disguised fungal infection (tinea incognito) — the rash loses its ring shape but keeps growing
- Acne-like eruptions or excessive facial hair with long use on the face
- Allergic reaction to neomycin (worsening redness, swelling, weeping skin)
- In infants or with heavy prolonged use over large areas: enough steroid can be absorbed to affect the body internally
When to see a doctor
See a doctor or pharmacist if the skin is not clearly improving after 2 weeks, if the rash keeps spreading, if the treated skin is becoming lighter, thinner or marked with lines, or if you have been using a triple action cream continuously for more than a month — stopping suddenly after long use can cause a severe flare, and a doctor can plan a safe taper.
Warnings & Precautions
Do not take Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin if you have:
- Known allergy to betamethasone, clotrimazole, neomycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Viral skin conditions (chickenpox, herpes, shingles) — the steroid makes them worse
- Acne or rosacea — steroid creams aggravate both
- Untreated purely viral, tubercular or cancerous skin lesions
- Use as a skin-lightening or everyday cosmetic cream — this is the misuse that causes permanent damage
Drug interactions
- •Other steroid creams or oral steroids — effects add up; do not combine without medical advice
- •Other aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, streptomycin) — cross-allergy and, over large broken-skin areas, additive toxicity is possible
- •Skin-lightening products containing steroids or hydroquinone — combining multiplies skin damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
In pregnancy, use only if a doctor advises it — small areas, thin layers, short courses. Do not apply on the breast area while breastfeeding, and wash off any cream from areas a baby's skin or mouth may touch.
Related Resources for Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin
Guides, articles, and tools related to Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin and other dermatology medicines in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- •NAFDAC Greenbook — the official database of all products registered with Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Brand-level NAFDAC numbers for Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin on this page were cross-referenced against the Greenbook.
- •British National Formulary (BNF) dosing and interaction guidance for Betamethasone-Clotrimazole-Neomycin.
- •Nigerian Standard Treatment Guidelines (Federal Ministry of Health).
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