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Betaderm (Betamethasone Valerate)
Generic Equivalent - Betaderm (Betamethasone Valerate)
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Description
Betnovate is a prescription topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and itchiness caused by certain skin conditions, including:
- Atopic dermatitis (including infantile atopic dermatitis)
- Nummular dermatitis (discoid eczema)
- Prurigo nodularis
- Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)
- Lichen simplex chronicus (neurodermatitis) and lichen planus
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- Adjunct to systemic steroid therapy in generalized erythroderma
- Insect bite reactions
Betnovate comes as a topical cream and ointment for use on the skin only. Betnovate Scalp Application comes as an aqueous suspension.
Directions
Use Betnovate as prescribed by your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Recommended dosing for the cream and ointment: Apply a thin layer and gently massage into the affected area(s) once or twice daily for up to four weeks. Ask your doctor if you need to cover or occlude the treatment area. Inform your doctor if your condition gets worse or does not improve within two to four weeks of treatment.
Recommended dosing for Betnovate Scalp Application: Apply a small amount to the scalp in the morning and at night until you see improvement. Inform your doctor if your condition gets worse or does not improve.
Betnovate products should be stored below 25°C (77°F).
Ingredients
Betamethasone is the active ingredient in Betnovate. Inactive ingredients in the cream and ointment include liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. Excipients in Betnovate Scalp Application include carbomer, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.
Contraindications
Betnovate cream and ointment should not be used in the following conditions:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients in the medication
- Cutaneous infections that are not treated
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Itching without inflammation
- Perianal and genital itching
- Perioral dermatitis
- Infants younger than one year of age
Betnovate Scalp Application should not be used if you have an allergy to any of its ingredients or excipients or if you have a scalp infection. In addition, Betnovate Scalp Application should not be administered to children under one year of age.
Cautions
- Before you use Betnovate, talk to your doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including other topical medications
- Your allergies
- Your current health problems and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Use Betnovate with caution if you have ever experienced local hypersensitivity to other corticosteroids.
- Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome) and reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression can occur from increased systemic absorption of topical steroids. Systemic effects can be increased depending on steroid potency and formulation, duration of exposure, surface area application, use on occluded skin areas, hydration of the skin, use on thin or broken skin, age, and weight.
- Betnovate should not be used for more than five days in infants and children younger than 12 years old. In addition, occlusion should be avoided.
- If occlusive dressings are needed, the skin should be cleaned before applying a fresh dressing.
- Patients with psoriasis should use Betnovate cautiously.
- Application to the face should be limited to five days, and occlusion should be avoided.
- Avoid getting Betnovate in the eyes.
- Vision problems may occur.
- If an infected skin lesion develops, Betnovate should be discontinued.
- Local hypersensitivity reactions and infection are increased when using Betnovate to treat skin problems around leg ulcers.
- The contents in Betnovate are flammable. Do not smoke or go around flames, as it is flammable.
- Some people may experience an allergic reaction to chlorocresol, which is contained in Betnovate. Some people may experience local skin reactions to the cetostearyl alcohol in Betnovate.
- Stopping treatment after using Betnovate for a long period of time or inappropriately can cause rebound flares.
Side Effects
Itching, local skin burning, and skin pain are common Betnovate side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that worry you or won’t go away.
Here, you can buy Betnovate cream, Betnovate ointment, and Betnovate Scalp Application at a competitive price.
References
- Betnovate Cream. Brentford, Middlesex, UK: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 2023.
- Betnovate Ointment. Brentford, Middlesex, UK: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 2023.
- Betnovate Scalp Application. Brentford, Middlesex, UK: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 2023.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13827
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