Betnovate-N Cream 20Gm

Brand : glaxosmithkline pakistan

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Betnovate-N Cream Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Betamethasone Valerate, Neomycin Sulphate

Used For

Eczema

How it works

Betamethasone valerate is an active topical corticosteroid which produces a rapid response in those inflammatory dermatoses that are normally responsive to topical corticosteroid therapy and is often effective in the less responsive conditions such as psoriasis. Neomycin sulfate is a broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic effective against the majority of bacteria commonly associated with skin infections.

Betnovate-N Cream Usage And Safety

Dosage

Betamethasone Valerate, Neomycin Sulphate

Side Effects

Local hypersensitivity , Hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression , Cushingoid features (e.g. moon face, central obesity), delayed weight gain/growth retardation in children, osteoporosis, glaucoma,hyperglycaemia/glucosuria, cataract, hypertension, increased weight/obesity, decreased endogenous cortisol levels .

Drug Interactions

CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, itraconazole) , neomycin sulphate.

Indication

Betamethasone valerate is a potent topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses.

When not to Use

Betamethasone valerate-neomycin sulphate is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age. Due to the known ototoxic and nephrotoxic potential of neomycin sulphate, the use of betamethasone valerate-neomycin sulphate in large quantities or on large areas for prolonged periods of time is contraindicated in circumstances where significant systemic absorption may occur.

Betnovate-N Cream Precautions

Precaution

Bacterial infection is encouraged by the warm, moist conditions within skin folds or caused by occlusive dressings. When using occlusive dressings, the skin should be cleansed before a fresh dressing is applied.

Betnovate-N Cream Warnings

Warning 1

Betamethasone valerate-neomycin sulphate should be used with caution in patients with a history of local hypersensitivity to betamethasone, neomycin or to any of the excipients in the preparation.

Warning 2

If prolonged or significant diarrhoea occurs or the patient experiences abdominal cramps, treatment should be discontinued immediately and the patient investigated further.

Warning 3

In comparison with adults, children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic adverse effects.