Betnovate N cream is a steroidal based cream (corticosteroids). This cream is used as a medicated cream to treat some cases of skin related problems like Eczema, Dermatitis, Bacterial infection and Microbial infection. Detailed information is listed below.
Active INGREDIENT:
- Betamethasone (0.1% w/w)
- Neomycin (0.5%w/w)
Mechanism Of Action:
This cream works by inhibiting the mediators (inflammatory) having antimicrobial activity.
Betamethasone (steroid) blocks the production of chemical messengers prostaglandins that makes the skin swollen and itchy.
Neomycin is an antibiotic that helps in stoping the bacterial growth on the skin. It also preventing the synthesis of proteins that is required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Uses:
- Bacterial infection
- Skin problems
- Allergic disorders
- Inflammatory manifestation
- Microbial infection
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Skin conditions
Betnovate N cream may be also used for other purpose not listed here.
Side Effects:
- Burning sensation
- Allergic conditions
- Irritation
- Folliculitis
- Dryness
- Pigmentations
- Acne
- Itching
- Hypertrichosis
Contact to your doctor if you notice other side effects that is not mentioned here.
Precautions:
- Wash your hand before and after applying this cream to the affected area.
- Do not wash the treated area immediately.
- Pilling May be cause if you apply in excessive amount. Use a thin layer
- Avoid to getting in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not take by mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you already using any other cream.
- Avoid from infants.
- Redness.
- Nursing woman.
How To Use Betnovate-N Cream:
Use it as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directionbefore using. Clean and dry area and apply the cream. After that wash your hand properly.
Interactions With Betnovate-N Cream:
- Glucocorticoids
- Atropine
- Acetaminophen
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Chlorpropamide
When Not To Use Betnovate-N Cream:
- In Hypersensitivity.
Packages And Strength:
Packages-This cream is available in 20 gram tube.
Strength-0.1%+0.5%.
Frequently Asked Question:
1) Betnovate-N cream is safe in pregnancy?
Please consult to your doctor in this case.
2) Betnovate-N cream is safe during breastfeeding?
Please discuss the risks with your doctor.
3) Betnovate-N cream can be used for inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroids dermatoses?
Yes. It can be use in such conditions.
4) How long I should to use this cream?
You can use this for maximum 2 weeks or ask to your doctor.
5) At what time it should be used?
It should be used at night.
6) Is this cream habit forming?
No. But if you use for a longer period of time then definitely it may cause habit.
7) Can I use as a skin fairness cream?
No. This is not a skin fairness cream. It may cause damage to your skin.
8) Can I stop using this cream immediately?
Yes. If you used for a certain period of time then definitely yes.
Storage Of Betnovate-N cream:
Store this medicine at a room temperature and avoid from heat and light.
So it’s all about Betnovate-N.
