Betnovate-C Cream

Betnovate-C Cream is used for treating Bacterial and Fungal infections of the skin. Sometimes, it is prescribed to treat inflammatory skin conditions and relieve the related symptoms like swelling, itching and redness.

Betnovate C comprises of major constituents as Betamethasone and Clioquinol, belonging to the class of glucocorticoid and anti-amoebic respectively. It is used for treating several skin disorders such as psoriasis and dermatitis and other allergic skin conditions.

This cream gets absorbed into the skin and enters the blood. The drug helps in the reduction of inflammation by modification of the immune response of the body to various conditions. Betnovate C has minimum mineralocorticoid action as it is a potent glucocorticoid.

This cream inhibits the migration of leukocytes and decreases inflammation by reducing the permeability of capillaries and makes them resistant to prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators.

• Psoriasis

• Allergy And Inflammation

• Dermatitis

• Bacterial Skin Infections

• Other Fungal Skin Infections

• Allergy

• Systemic Fungal Infection

• Active Untreated Infection

• Skin Itch

• Drying And Cracking Of Skin

• Acne

• Change In Skin Color

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of Betnovate C depends on the site and area of application.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effects are usually vary from one person to another and also on the site and area of application.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised against the use of the cream unless absolutely necessary, and only if the doctor prescribes and recommends it.

• Is it habit forming?

  Betnovate C doesn’t have any habit forming tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It must not be used by breastfeeding women until it has been deemed as absolutely necessary, although a short term use of the medicine may not cause any harm to the baby. The doctor must be notified before the medicine is consumed.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Its effects with alcohol have not been clinically determined.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Betnovate-C Cream and its effects on CNS have not been clinically determined.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no observation that the cream affects kidney function adversely. However, those with kidney impairments must consult the doctor for a deeper analysis.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no observation that Betnovate C Cream affects liver function adversely. However, those with liver impairments must consult the doctor for a deeper analysis.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The patient must apply the missed dose as soon as possible and skip the dose if the time for the next dose as scheduled occurs.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  For application overdose, the doctor must be consulted immediately and medical attention must be provided as soon as possible.

This cream is a potent glucocorticoid with minimal mineralocorticoid action. It decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reduces the permeability of capillaries and inhibiting prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators. Also it prevents the growth and multiplication of moth bacteria and fungi, due to the presence of antifungal drug Clioquinol in the composition.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Others

  Ocular Herpes Infection

  The herpes simplex virus may react with the cream and cause an eye infection which is bad for health.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  The interaction of Betnovate C Cream with alcohol is unknown which is why it is advisable to consult the doctor for such as case.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Betnovate C reacts drastically with Amlodipine, Mifepristone, Warfarin, Ethinyl Estradiol, Insulin, Ciprofloxacin, and BCG vaccine which can cause harmful effects in the body of the patient. The doctor must be consulted for this case.

• Interaction with Disease

  Tuberculosis

  The patients suffering from TB must be careful while applying the cream as the risk of relapse increases.

• Interaction with Food

  Consulting the doctor to know about any food interactions and allergies that may cause a strong reaction must be done before getting treatment.

• Ques : What is Betnovate-C Cream?

  Ans : The cream is associated with the glucocorticoid class of medication, serve as a steroid. It treats skin diseases such as psoriasis and dermatitis.

• Ques : What is Betnovate C Cream used for?

  Ans : It a primary corticosteroid, which is applied to the body surface. It is used to help relieve the redness, swelling, itching and uneasiness of various skin problems such as eczema and other types of dermatitis.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Betnovate C?

  Ans : It helps most people with skin problems but it may have a few undesirable side effects occurring in a small part of its consumers. These side effects include thinning of the skin with easy bruising, rash around the mouth area, stretch marks on the skin, infection of the hair roots, change in skin colour, increased hair growth, heat rash and acne.

• Ques : Is this cream good for pimples?

  Ans : It is a steroid cream and should not be used on pimples. It should also not be used for the marks caused by them because being a steroid cream it may cause many side effects like acne and increase of facial hair. You can use Creams with oxidoben gel for a duration of a few weeks to see the required changes. If in case you have used this cream on pimples then you should immediately consult a dermatologist before the problem increases.

• Ques : Is Betnovate C good for face?

  Ans : No, It is not advised to apply this cream on the face as it may lead to severe side effects. It contains steroids which are harmful to face.

• Ques : Can Betnovate-C Cream be used for fungal infection?

  Ans : Yes, It can be used for Fungal Infection.

• Ques : Does Betnovate C lighten skin?

  Ans : Yes, It helps to lighten skin.

• Ques : Which is stronger Betnovate C or Dermovate?

  Ans : Betnovate C and Dermovate have the same potency. It is better to consult doctor before using any of the medications.

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  https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/929/smpc

• Betamethasone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/betamethasone

• Clioquinol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clioquinol