Betnovate-C Cream

Product details

Product Overview

Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two different medicines. It is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It also helps to treat inflammatory skin conditions by relieving symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching. Betnovate-C Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are r

Composition

• Betamethasone (0.1% w/w)
• Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) (3% w/w)

Uses

Treatment of Bacterial skin infections Treatment of Fungal skin infections Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Benefits

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections Betnovate-C Cream is a combination medicine which works by stopping the growth of infection causing bacteria on your skin. It stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria and also prevents their multiplication. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed. In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Betnovate-C Cream also kills and stops the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning. In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching Betnovate-C Cream is effective in treating

How It Works

Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi.

Directions for Use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety Information

Side effects reported: Common side effects of Betnovate-C Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

• Pregnancy: Caution

Product Details

• Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Marketer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Pack: tube of 30 gm Cream
• Prescription required: Yes

Uses

Treatment of Bacterial skin infections Treatment of Fungal skin infections Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

How it works

Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi.

Directions for use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side effects

Common side effects of Betnovate-C Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Safety advice

Drug interactions

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