Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream 0.05%
What is betamethasone dipropionate and what is it used for?
- Betamethasone dipropionate belongs to a class of drugs known as "topical corticosteroids" that work to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness of the skin.
- It is used to treat children and adults with skin problems, including psoriasis (a skin disease that causes pink, scaly, itchy patches on the feet, scalp, and hands).
- Eczema (a common skin disorder that causes itchy, red skin), and all types of dermatitis.
Do not use betamethasone dipropionate:
- If you are allergic to betamethasone dipropionate 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 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 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 of the cream 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 cream are more likely to burn and pose a serious fire hazard. Washing the fabric may reduce product buildup but will 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.
Possible side effects:
- Possible side effects include allergic skin reactions (such as rash or itching), skin redness, stinging or burning sensation, and peeling.
- Itching, thinning of the skin, red marks, swelling, rash, blurred vision, dry skin, excessive hair growth, and skin allergy reactions.
- Folliculitis, skin darkening, other skin infections, and perioral dermatitis.
Other medications and betamethasone dipropionate:
- 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:
adults
- Apply a thin layer of cream 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 lead to 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).
- If using this cream on children, make sure it is not used for more than 5 days.
- 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.
- 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 for more than 5 days.
- Do not use this cream on skin wounds, large areas of skin, or in skin folds (such as the back of the knee).
How to store betamethasone dipropionate:
- 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.
