Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% w/w Ointment / Salicylic Acid 3% w/w
What is betamethasone dipropionate/salicylic acid and what is it used for?
- This product consists of two active ingredients: betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid.
- Betamethasone dipropionate belongs to a class of drugs known as "topical corticosteroids" that work to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness of the skin.
- Salicylic acid is a medication that works by softening the top layer of scales on the skin's surface, allowing betamethasone dipropionate to reach the affected area of skin beneath the scales and help heal the skin condition. This product is used to treat adults and children with skin problems that include a layer of scales covering the affected skin.
- This product will help reduce itching and redness in your skin and remove the layer of scales.
Do not use betamethasone dipropionate/salicylic acid:
- If you are allergic to betamethasone dipropionate, salicylic acid 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 ointment.
- If you have other skin problems (such as genital itching, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox, acne, diaper rash, perioral dermatitis, other skin infections, or rosacea, a skin condition affecting the face), using this medication for other skin conditions may worsen your problem.
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 ointment, 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 of the ointment with the lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck and corners of the nose to avoid irritation.
- In case of accidental contact, make sure to rinse the area thoroughly with warm water and then dry it.
- 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).
- Make sure not to smoke or get close to open flames to avoid the risk of severe burns.
- Fabrics (such as bedding, clothing, and bandages) that come into contact with this ointment are more easily burned and pose a serious fire hazard. Washing the fabric may reduce product buildup but does not remove it completely.
- 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.
- Do not cover the applied ointment with bandages or plasters.
Possible side effects:
- Possible side effects include skin allergic reactions (such as rash or itching),
- Skin redness, stinging or burning sensation, peeling, itching, thinning of the skin, red marks, swelling, and rash
- Blurred vision, dry skin, excessive hair growth, skin allergy reactions, folliculitis, darkening of the skin, other skin infections, and perioral dermatitis.
Other medications and betamethasone dipropionate/salicylic acid:
- 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/salicylic acid:
adults
- Apply a thin layer of ointment and massage it gently onto the affected area and surrounding skin twice a day (morning and evening).
children
- The recommended dose is the same as the adult dose. Using an incorrect amount of this medication or using it for a prolonged period of time may cause changes in your child's hormones.
- Which rarely causes roundness of the face or early face, delayed growth, and pressure buildup in the brain area leading to bulging of the fontanelle (the soft spot at the top of the skull) in infants.
- Persistent headaches and vision problems (such as blurred vision) may occur. If using this ointment on children, ensure it is not used for more than 5 days.
Usage guidelines:
- Wash your hands before and after using the ointment.
- Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the ointment 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.
- Make sure to keep the ointment away from your eyes.
- Make sure not to place the ointment under a bandage, plaster, or under your baby's diaper in order to prevent excessive absorption of the medication and subsequent unwanted side effects.
- Do not apply large amounts of this ointment to large areas of the body for a long period of time (for example, daily for several weeks or months).
- Do not use this ointment on your face for more than 5 days.
- Do not use this ointment on skin wounds, large areas of skin, or in skin folds (such as the back of the knee).
How to store betamethasone dipropionate/salicylic acid:
- 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 ointment.
- Keep the medicine in its original packaging to protect it from moisture and light.
- Do not dispose of medicines in sewage or household waste.
- Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medications you no longer use.
