Betamethasone-tolnaftate-gentamicin-clioquinol is a four-ingredient skin preparation: a potent steroid (betamethasone) to calm inflammation and itching, an antifungal (tolnaftate), an antibiotic (gentamicin), and an antiseptic that is also active against fungi (clioquinol). In Nigerian markets it sells as "quadruple action" or "4-action" cream — the four-ingredient sibling of the triple action creams, with tolnaftate, gentamicin and clioquinol in place of the triple's clotrimazole and neomycin.
In the NAFDAC register
14 registered products
from 10 registration holders
What it costs online
about ₦1,478
0% since September 2026 · like-for-like
Sampled from 4 listings across MedPlus and Supermart.ng · October 2026
Full price breakdown →Brands of Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol in Nigeria
Comes as
Those 14 products from 10 registration holders, counted in our October 2026 copy of the register, include combination products and older listings; below are the most common brands.
- Betamethasone 0.05% + Tolnaftate 1% + Gentamicin 0.1% + Clioquinol 1% · Lotion · A4-6173
- Betamethasone 0.643mg + Tolnaftate 10mg + Gentamicin 1mg + Clioquinol 10mg (per g) · Cream · B4-6748
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Strength | Form | NAFDAC Reg. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiderm | Shalina Healthcare Nigeria Limited | Betamethasone 0.05% + Tolnaftate 1% + Gentamicin 0.1% + Clioquinol 1% | Lotion | A4-6173 |
| Visiderm | Elbe Pharma Nigeria Limited | Betamethasone 0.643mg + Tolnaftate 10mg + Gentamicin 1mg + Clioquinol 10mg (per g) | Cream | B4-6748 |
Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol Price in Nigeria
As of October 2026, Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol sells for about ₦1,478 online in Nigeria (₦1,050–₦2,500) (Epiderm) at MedPlus and Supermart.ng. The online price is roughly unchanged since September 2026. That figure is for Epiderm; 8 other betamethasone-tolnaftate-gentamicin-clioquinol 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-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol. The difference is brand and pack size.
median ₦1,478 · 4 listings
CheapestEPIDERM CREAM 30G(MedPlus)
₦1,050PriciestDGF Betamethasone-N Cream 20 g(Supermart.ng)
₦2,5004 listings across MedPlus + Supermart.ng — brands and pack sizes vary · October 2026.
Unchanged since September 2026.
Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol price by brand
Each brand's own listings, as its page states them — the range above spans every brand and pack size.
- Epiderm price₦1,050–₦1,875· 3 listings
How to Verify Your Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol is Genuine
- 1Check that the pack lists all four ingredients — betamethasone, tolnaftate, gentamicin and clioquinol — with their strengths
- 2Find the NAFDAC registration number printed on the tube and carton
- 3Enter the number in our free NAFDAC checker to confirm it matches this product and maker
- 4Buy from a registered pharmacy or a known market seller — steroid creams are among the most commonly faked skin products
Where to Buy
Buying Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol wholesale, by the carton
Cartons of betamethasone-tolnaftate-gentamicin-clioquinol are bought at Nigeria's open drug markets: Idumota Market in Lagos, Ogbogwu Market in Onitsha, Ariaria Market in Aba and Sabon Gari Market in Kano. Each guide says where the market is and how to buy there safely; where we list sellers, they are named.
- Idumota Market, Lagos · wholesale sellers in Idumota Market
- Ogbogwu Market, Onitsha
- Ariaria Market, Aba
- Sabon Gari Market, Kano
No shop we list has Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol 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-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol?
The idea is to cover an inflamed rash that might be fungal, bacterial or both without waiting to find out which. That makes it genuinely useful for short courses on mixed or unclear skin infections — and easy to misuse, because the steroid component makes almost any rash look better for a while, including rashes the cream is quietly making worse.
Like the triple action creams, it is meant for short-term use on limited areas. The betamethasone in it is a potent steroid: used for weeks on end, or on the face or skin folds, it thins the skin, lightens it, and can entrench the very fungal infection the cream was bought for.
What is Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol used for?
In Nigeria, Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol is commonly used for:
- Inflamed fungal skin infections — ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot, jock itch — where itching and redness are severe
- Eczema or dermatitis that has become infected, where fungus or bacteria are suspected alongside the inflammation
- Short-term treatment of mixed skin infections while the skin settles enough for a single-purpose treatment
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, and rub in gently. Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are 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 absorbs the steroid far more readily — never use it under a nappy/diaper, where the covering multiplies absorption.
Elderly
No separate dose, but older skin is thinner and tears more easily — 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 problem is fungal, finish with an antifungal-only cream for 1–2 weeks after the rash clears instead of continuing the steroid combination. Clioquinol can stain skin, hair and fabric yellow — let it dry before dressing.
Side Effects
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Common side effects
- •Burning, stinging or itching where it is applied (usually settles quickly)
- •Yellow staining of skin or clothing from the clioquinol
- •Skin dryness or mild peeling
- •Lightening of the treated patch (a steroid 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
- Allergic contact reaction to gentamicin or clioquinol (worsening redness, swelling, weeping skin)
- Acne-like eruptions or excessive facial hair with long use on the face
- 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 used it 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
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Do not take Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol if you have:
- Known allergy to betamethasone, tolnaftate, gentamicin, clioquinol or iodine/quinoline compounds
- Viral skin conditions (chickenpox, shingles, cold sores) — the steroid lets them spread
- Acne, rosacea or perioral dermatitis — steroid creams make all three worse
- Untreated tuberculosis of the skin
Drug interactions
- •Other steroid creams or oral steroids — the doses add up
- •Clioquinol can interfere with thyroid function tests — mention it if you are being tested
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding only on a doctor's advice, on small areas for short periods. Do not apply on or near the breast before feeding.
Related Resources for Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol
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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-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol on this page were cross-referenced against the Greenbook.
- •British National Formulary (BNF) dosing and interaction guidance for Betamethasone-Tolnaftate-Gentamicin-Clioquinol.
- •Nigerian Standard Treatment Guidelines (Federal Ministry of Health).
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