location_on Select Your Location
location_on Select Your Location
Recent Searches
BETNOVATE CREAM
Description
About this medicine
Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two different medicines. It is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It also helps to treat inflammatory skin conditions by relieving symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching. Betnovate-C Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you sh…
Uses
Treatment of Bacterial skin infections Treatment of Fungal skin infections Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Benefits
In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections Betnovate-C Cream is a combination medicine which works by stopping the growth of infection causing bacteria on your skin. It stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria and also prevents their multiplication. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed. In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Betnovate-C Cream also kills and stops the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Dep…
How it works
Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi.
Directions for use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Possible side effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youre worried about them Common side effects of Betnovate-C Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Composition
Betamethasone (0.1% w/w)
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Product Details
Quick Tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
- Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and surrounding skin
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, or mouth
- Inform your doctor if the condition does not improve after 4 weeks
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Substitute Medicines
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Products