Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%/miconazole nitrate 2% cream
What is Betamethasone Dipropionate/Miconazole Nitrate and what is it used for?
- This product consists of two active ingredients; betamethasone dipropionate and miconazole nitrate.
- Betamethasone dipropionate belongs to a class of drugs known as "topical corticosteroids" that work to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness of the skin.
- Miconazole nitrate belongs to a class of drugs known as "topical antifungals" and is used to treat fungal skin infections.
- This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of certain fungal skin infections associated with itchy and red skin.
Do not use betamethasone dipropionate/miconazole nitrate:
- If you are allergic to betamethasone dipropionate, other corticosteroids, miconazole nitrate, or any of the ingredients in this product.
- If the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
- If the expiry date mentioned on the medicine container has passed.
- If you experience an allergic reaction or skin irritation when using this cream.
- If you suffer from other skin problems (such as viral skin infections like herpes simplex or chickenpox, bacterial skin infections,
- Acne, diaper rash, perioral dermatitis, other skin infections or rosacea (a skin condition that affects the face).
- Using this medication for other skin conditions may worsen your problem.
- If you are giving it to a child under 12 years old.
Warnings and precautions:
- Stop taking the medication immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any allergic or skin reactions to any of the ingredients in this cream.
- Such as skin itching, skin redness, shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure and dizziness.
- This medication is for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product.
- Avoid contact with the lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck, and corners of the nose to prevent irritation. In case of accidental contact, rinse the area thoroughly with warm water and then dry.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you have psoriasis before using this medication. Your doctor may recommend regular follow-up appointments to assess your psoriasis.
- Contact your doctor if you have psoriasis and your skin condition is getting worse or if pus-filled bumps appear under your skin.
- Speak to your doctor immediately if you or your child are experiencing any vision problems (such as blurred vision).
- Side effects that may occur when using oral or inhaled corticosteroids may also occur with topical corticosteroids.
- These side effects are more likely to occur in infants and children.
Possible side effects:
- Possible side effects include allergic reactions, skin stinging, burning, itching, thinning and red marks, rash, and dry skin.
- Skin darkening, folliculitis, skin redness, excessive fluid retention in body tissues, excessive hair growth and secondary skin infections.
Other medications and betamethasone dipropionate/miconazole nitrate:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently used, are using, or might use any other medicines, including topical products.
How to use Betamethasone Dipropionate/Miconazole Nitrate:
Adults and children over 12 years old
- Apply a thin layer of cream and massage it gently into the affected area and surrounding skin areas 2 to 3 times a day.
- Your doctor may recommend a different dosing regimen depending on your condition; be sure to use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Children under 12 years old
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age unless advised by a doctor.
- It is recommended that your doctor closely monitor your child if your doctor recommends applying this cream to your child's affected area.
- Wash your hands before and after using the cream.
- Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream to avoid leaking the medicine.
- Be sure to follow the instructions in this leaflet unless your doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure.
- Do not use this medicine for more than two weeks unless recommended by your doctor.
- Speak to your doctor if your skin inflammation does not improve after one week of using this product.
- Make sure to keep the cream away from your eyes.
- Make sure not to place the cream under the bandage or plaster in order to prevent excessive absorption of the medication and subsequent unwanted side effects.
- Do not apply large amounts of this cream to large areas of the body for a long period of time (for example, daily for several weeks or months).
- Do not use this cream on your face, on large areas of skin, or in skin folds (such as the back of the knee) unless directed by your doctor.
- It is recommended to apply topical medications at least two hours apart.
- It is recommended to apply this cream to a small part of your skin before using this medicine to check if you have any allergic reactions to the cream.
How to store Betamethasone Dipropionate/Miconazole Nitrate:
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
- Store in a dry place at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
- Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the cream.
- Keep the medicine in its original packaging to protect it from moisture and light.
- Do not dispose of medications down the drain or in household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer use.
