Betnovate Cream 20g

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Product Details of Betnovate Cream

Betnovate Cream is an external medicine containing the steroid betamethasone valerate as the main ingredient.

The local anti-inflammatory effect of steroids suppresses skin inflammation and treats swelling and itching.

It is a cream type and has the advantages of being easy to wash with water, spreading well, having good permeability to the skin, and not being sticky.

Effect of Betnovate Cream

Betnovate Cream contains betamethasone valerate.

It relieves inflammation, itching and redness of allergic reactions on the skin and pain.

Indications for Betnovate Cream

Betnovate Cream is a topical steroid that improves the following symptoms:

• People who are worried about atopic dermatitis
• People who are worried about allergic symptoms such as house dust and animals
• People who are worried about the following symptoms Eczema
• Dermatitis group (progressive finger palm keratitis, girls) Facial erythema, Vidal dermatitis, radiation dermatitis, sunlight dermatitis) Skin pruritus erythema group (including urticaria-like erythema, strophulus, fixed dermatitis) Insect bites, psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, Erythema erythema (polymorphic exudative erythema, nodular erythema, Darier efferent annular erythema) erythema (erythema due to malignant lymphoma ) Chronic discoid erythematosus drug rash / poisonous rash Circular alopecia (including malignant) Burns (including scars and keroids) Erythema, erythema group Juring erythema dermatitis (including erythema ) Hematoma , tympanic chamber formation Surgical wounds for surgery, erythema fenestration, and radical erythema surgery.

Active ingredient of Betnovate Cream

The active ingredient in Betnovate Cream is betamethasone valerate, a steroid (adrenal lipid hormone).

It has the effect of suppressing inflammation in the dry affected area, not in the jerky area.

Pharmaceutical company

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a global company headquartered in the United Kingdom and operating in 150 countries around the world.
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How to use Betnovate Cream

Usually, apply an appropriate amount once to several times a day.

The dose may be adjusted according to your symptoms.

Recommended dose of Betnovate Cream

Apply 1 unit as a guideline for the amount of riding from the tip of the index finger of an adult to the 1st joint.

Face / Neck: 2.5 units Body (chest / belly / back): 7 units One arm: 3 units One hand : 1 unit One leg: 6 units One leg : 2 units How to apply

• Wash your hands thoroughly before applying. (Wipe or wash your fingertips after application so that no chemicals remain.)
• If you rub it too hard, it will damage your skin and reduce the barrier function. Gently spread and apply only to areas with dermatitis.
• Applying a moisturizer can prevent dryness and protect the skin.
• For areas with thick skin such as the palms and soles of the feet, applying it when the skin is soft immediately after bathing will improve the absorption of the medicine. Be sure to use an appropriate amount. If you overdose, please see a medical institution immediately.

Precautions when using Betnovate Cream

If you forget it If you forget it, apply one dose when you notice it.

Due to the strong effect of the medicine, do not apply more than 2 doses at once.

If the next application timing is imminent, start the normal application again from the next time.

Side effects of Betnovate Cream

The main side effects include steroid acne, skin irritation perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy and telangiectasia.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, consult your doctor or pharmacist after discontinuing use.

Precautions for use Betnovate Cream

The following people should be careful about their use:

• Use only on the affected skin and for the short time your doctor advised — don’t overuse.
• Do not apply on the face, groin, or broken/infected skin unless your doctor says so.
• Avoid covering with tight bandages unless instructed — it increases absorption and side effects.
• Stop and see a doctor if you get skin thinning, burning, irritation, or worsening rash.
• Keep away from eyes — rinse well if it gets in.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using other steroid creams/medicines.