BETNOVATE C CREAM 30 GM

Betamethasone Valerate/Clioquinol 0.1%/Clioquinol 3% Cream

What is Betamethasone Valerate/Clioquinol and what is it used for?

• This product consists of two active ingredients; betamethasone valerate and clioquinol.
• Betamethasone valerate belongs to a class of drugs known as "topical corticosteroids" that work to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness of the skin.
• Clioquinol is a drug that belongs to a class known as "anti-infectives" and works by helping to eliminate bacteria and fungi that may lead to skin infections.
• This product is used for the effective and rapid treatment of certain skin problems involving dermatitis where the risk of associated infection is a concern, such as:
• Eczema (a common skin disorder that causes itchy, red skin).
• Nodular pruritus (formation of hard, itchy lumps on the skin).
• Chronic lichen simplex (itchy patches of thickened skin from scratching).
• Psoriasis (thick patches of red, inflamed skin, usually covered with silvery scales) with the exception of widespread plaque psoriasis.
• Lichen planus (red to purple, itchy, flat bumps on the forearms, lower legs or wrists).
• An allergic skin reaction (such as contact dermatitis) due to an allergen that comes into contact with your skin.
• Otitis externa (inflamed, scaly, red skin of the outer ear and ear canal).
• Skin reactions due to insect bites.
• Seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly, red, itchy rash on the scalp, chest, back, and face).
• Prickly heat (a skin rash caused by sweat trapped in the skin).
• Genital and anal folds (a skin rash that usually affects the skin folds in the vagina or penis due to skin-to-skin friction and moisture).

Do not use betamethasone valerate/cleoquinol:

• If you are allergic to betamethasone valerate, clioquinol, iodine, 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 are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from other skin problems (such as widespread plaque psoriasis, fungal infections such as athlete's foot or oral thrush, bacterial skin infections, anal or genital itching, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox, cutaneous tuberculosis, acne, itchy non-inflamed skin, perioral dermatitis, unusual facial redness with papules, small blood vessels, or pus-filled bumps known as rosacea).
• Using this medication for other skin conditions may worsen your problem. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
• In children under the age of two.

Warnings and precautions:

• Stop taking the medicine 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 itchy skin, 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.
• Speak to your doctor immediately if you or your child are experiencing any vision problems (such as blurred vision).
• Make sure you do not use any occlusive dressings if you have a skin infection.
• Speak to your doctor before starting this medication if you are allergic to any other medications, dyes, foods, or preservatives.
• If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed, if you have any other health problems (especially if you have an infection).
• Make sure to tell your healthcare providers that you are using this medication.
• Talk to your doctor if your skin condition worsens or becomes inflamed, or if it does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of starting this medication.
• If you are being treated for psoriasis and have raised bumps with pus under your skin, your doctor may need to see you more often.
• Speak to your doctor if you are not using this product as directed to make sure they do not switch you to another treatment thinking this medicine is not right for you.
• Do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms.
• Do not use tight diapers or plastic pants if this product is to be used in the diaper area of young children.
• If your doctor recommends using a bandage, clean the skin thoroughly before applying it to prevent infections.
• Do not place this medicine under tight clothing to avoid thinning the skin.
• Do not use this medicine for a long period of time over large areas to prevent excessive absorption and subsequent unwanted side effects such as blood vessels under the skin, stretch marks, changes in skin color, increased body hair growth, rounding of the face, thinning of the skin or weight gain.
• Do not use this product for any other purpose.
• Do not dilute (lighten) this medicine.
• You are more likely to experience an allergic reaction or infection if you apply this product to an area of skin affected by eczema around a leg ulcer.
• Talk to your doctor if you have a leg ulcer.
• This medication may stain skin, clothing, and hair. Avoid contact of the cream with hair or clothing.

Possible side effects:

• Potential side effects include blurred vision, allergic reactions, worsening of your skin condition or skin injury.
• Pustular psoriasis (raised, pus-filled bumps under the skin that rarely occur during or after treatment if you have psoriasis).
• Common side effects include itching, a burning sensation on the skin, and local skin pain.
• Other rare side effects (more likely to occur with prolonged use of this product on large areas of skin, especially if applied under tight bandages) include small blood vessels under the skin;
• Stretch marks, weight gain, facial rounding, skin infection, hair loss, skin redness, dry skin, skin wrinkles, skin thinning, hair discoloration.
• Increased hair growth and changes in skin color are common side effects. Other rare side effects that may occur in children include delayed weight gain and slowed growth.

Other medications and betamethasone valerate/cliquinol:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently used, are using, or might use any other medicines, including topical products (such as creams, lotions, and ointments).
• If you are taking Tracon (used to treat certain fungal infections).
• If you are taking ritonavir (used to treat HIV).
• If you are taking ygebatrin (used to treat certain types of seizures).

How to use Betamethasone Valerate/Clioquinol:

adults

• Apply a thin layer of cream and massage it gently into the affected area as directed by your doctor (usually once or twice a day).

children

• Do not use this medicine in children under 2 years of age. This medicine is not recommended for children unless advised by your doctor.
• If recommended by the doctor, the child should be closely monitored for the development of any unwanted side effects such as growth retardation or adrenal cortex suppression (a decrease in cortisol production in the body).

Usage instructions:

• Wash and dry your hands before and after using the cream (do not wash your hands after using it if it was used on the skin of your hands).
• If you are applying this medicine to someone else, make sure you wear disposable plastic gloves or wash your hands immediately after applying the cream.
• Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream to avoid leaking the medicine.
• Make sure you follow your healthcare provider's instructions.
• Make sure to keep the cream away from your eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse your eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Make sure not to place the cream under a bandage or plaster in order to prevent excessive absorption of the drug and subsequent unwanted side effects (nerve damage).
• If you are using a moisturizer, allow time for this cream to absorb into your skin before applying the moisturizer.
• If you are using this medicine for thick patches due to psoriasis on your elbows or knees, your doctor may recommend applying the cream under an airtight dressing at night to help the medicine start working.
• After that, the cream will set naturally after a short period of time.
• Do not use this cream on your face unless directed by your doctor. If your skin condition does not improve, be sure to contact your doctor immediately.
• Do not use this cream on skin wounds, large areas of skin, or in skin folds (such as the back of the knee) unless directed by your doctor.
• Using less of this medication than recommended may result in your skin not improving.
• Your doctor will determine how long you should use this product and may also adjust the frequency of its use based on your response.
• This medication is associated with more side effects if it is used for longer periods of time.
• Do not change how you use this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

How to store betamethasone valerate/cleoquinol:

• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets (for example, a locked cabinet 1.5 meters above the ground).
• Store the medicine in a dry place below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the cream.
• Do not dispose of medication in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer use.
• Do not leave the medicine on windowsills or in the car.
• Keep the medicine in its original packaging to protect it from moisture and light.