BETNOVATE CREAM contains Betamethasone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems like eczema (patches of rough and scaly skin with blisters), psoriasis (scales and itchy dry patches due to build-up of skin cells), and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).

 

Do not smoke or go near naked flames after applying BETNOVATE CREAM, as it is inflammable. BETNOVATE CREAM is not recommended to use in patients having several skin conditions like acne, severe flushing of skin on and around the nose (rosacea), spotty red rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), itching around the back passage or private parts, infected skin, and itchy skin which is not inflamed.

 

Before using BETNOVATE CREAM, inform your doctor if you have a chronic leg ulcer, psoriasis or infection of the skin. BETNOVATE CREAM should be used with caution among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETNOVATE CREAM is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age.

 

The most common side effects of using BETNOVATE CREAM are application site reactions like the feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen.

 

USES OF BETNOVATE CREAM

 

It reduces the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems like:

 

Eczema

Psoriasis

Dermatitis

 

HOW BETNOVATE CREAM WORKS

 

BETNOVATE CREAM works by acting inside skin cells and preventing the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any kind of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

 

Always apply BETNOVATE CREAM as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply a thin layer of BETNOVATE CREAM to the affected area. Avoid applying this medicine around your eyes, including your eyelids. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of BETNOVATE CREAM depending upon your age, weight and health condition.

 

SIDE EFFECTS OF BETNOVATE CREAM

 

COMMON

Application site reactions like the feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching

RARE

Stop using BETNOVATE CREAM and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

 

Worsening of skin conditions such as generalized rash or the skin becomes swollen

Raised bumps with pus under the skin

Blurred vision or other visual disturbances (using near eyes may result in entering of the medicine in the eyes causing glaucoma or cataract)