Betnovate 0.1% Cream

Betnovate 0.1% Cream is primarily prescribed to treat various rheumatic disorders such as systemic lupus erythematous and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used against various skin diseases including psoriasis and dermatitis, allergic conditions such as angioedema and asthma, certain blood disorders, certain eye and skin conditions. Betnovate 0.1% Cream belonging to the glucocorticoid class of medication, acts as a steroid.

Multiple sclerosis, crohn's disease and leukaemia can also be treated with Betnovate 0.1% Cream. It can be administered into the body orally, in the form of an injection or applied as a cream. Being a corticosteroid, it works by decreasing inflammation and modifying the body's immune response to various conditions.

You are advised to not take this medication if you have allergy, systemic fungal infection or an active untreated infection. Betnovate 0.1% Cream can interact with a few other medicines so inform your doctor if you take amlodipine, mifepristone, warfarin, ethinyl, estradiol, insulin, ciprofloxacin, BCG vaccine.

Also inform your doctor if you suffer from tuberculosis, electrolytic imbalance, gastrointestinal perforations, infections, myocardial infarction, ocular herpes infection, scleroderma or threadworm infection. This medicine is not recommended to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless absolutely required, in which case breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Serious side effects may include an increased risk of infection, severe allergic reactions, muscle weakness, and psychosis. Using Betnovate 0.1% Cream for a long time can cause adrenal insufficiency. Discontinuing the medication suddenly after a long-term use may be dangerous. The cream commonly results in skin irritation and increased hair growth.

Take Betnovate 0.1% Cream as instructed by the doctor. Your dosage duration, timings, forms and other attributes can vary depending on the medical condition and hence following instructions are necessary to ensure this medicine is safe and effective to use.

Take oral medication with or after meals. Limit intake of caffeine or stimulants. Prescriber may recommend increased dietary vitamins, minerals, or iron. Diabetics should monitor glucose levels closely (antidiabetic medication may need to be adjusted). Inform prescriber if you are experiencing greater than normal levels of stress (medication may need adjustment).

Some forms of this medication may cause GI upset (oral medication may be taken with meals to reduce GI upset; small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may reduce GI upset). You may be more susceptible to infection (avoid crowds and persons with contagious or infective conditions).

The primary use of this medication is as follows:

• Allergy And Inflammation

• Joint Inflammation

• Eye Inflammation

• Skin Disorders

• Allergy

• Systemic Fungal Infection

• Active Untreated Infection

Here are some of the possible side effects of this drug:

• Blurred Vision

• Increased Appetite

• Indigestion

• Anxiety And Nervousness

• Skin Itch

• Drying And Cracking Of Skin

• Acne

• Change In Skin Color

• Persistent Infections

• Irregular Menstrual Periods

• Depression

• Growth Retardation In Children

• Hoarseness Of Voice

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary depending on the form and route of administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within a few minutes after oral administration as it is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is subject to vary depending on the route of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine while breastfeeding is not recommended. However, if it absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is safe to drive while you are taking this drug unless you experience side effects of blurred vision.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It must be used cautiously if the patient has a history of kidney disorders.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It does not affect the liver adversely.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Betnovate 0.1% Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Betafoam 0.1% Cream

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• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor for instructions if you missed a scheduled dose of this medicine. A self-attempt to make up for the lost dose may result in adverse effects.

• Overdose instructions

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine for is suspected especially when the prescribed dose is very high. Symptoms may include thinning of the skin, easy bruising and bleeding, body fat deposits etc.

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Betnovate 0.1% 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.

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

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Amlodipine

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Taking these medicines together may reduce the efficacy of Amlodipine. You may need a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of blood pressure levels while using them together.

  Mifepristone

  These medicines should not be used together. Combining them would significantly reduce the efficacy of betamethasone. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases.

  Warfarin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment of warfarin based on the result of clotting time test performed. Any incidence of unusual bleeding and bruising, chest pain, loss of vision, swelling of arms and feet should be reported to the doctor immediately.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  Ethinyl estradiol can potentially reduce the efficacy of betamethasone. You may need a dose adjustment and special test to safely use these medicines together. Do no stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

  Insulin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. You may need a dose adjustment of the diabetic medicine and more frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels while using them together.

  Ciprofloxacin

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. The risks of adverse effects are significantly high especially in the elderly. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative. Any pain or swelling of the tendons in the ankle, shoulder, biceps etc should be reported immediately.

  BCG vaccine

  This medicine should not be used when you have taken a vaccine containing a live and attenuated strain of the bacteria or virus. Report any recent vaccine taken to the doctor so that suitable alternatives could be prescribed.

• Interaction with Disease

  Tuberculosis

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients who have recently recovered from tuberculosis. The risks of a relapse are significantly high and hence close monitoring of signs and symptoms is necessary.

  Electrolyte Imbalance

  This medicine is known to cause imbalances in the levels of minerals like calcium, potassium, and sodium in the body. Hence it should be administered with caution in patients with a pre-existing electrolyte imbalance disorder.

  Gastrointestinal Perforations

  This medicine is known to cause perforations and bleeding in the gut especially when high doses are consumed. Hence this medicine should be administered with caution in patients having a pre-existing perforation disorder of the stomach or intestine.

  Infections

  This medicine can suppress the immune system especially if the dose is high. This may increase the chances of contracting an infection or reduce the capacity to fight an infection. Hence, this medicine or corticosteroids, in general, should not be used in patients with active infections.

  Myocardial Infarction

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients who have recovered or are recovering from a recent heart attack.

  Ocular Herpes Infection

  This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is suffering from an eye infection caused by herpes simplex virus.

  Scleroderma

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from this disease where the skin and connective tissue beneath becomes hard and stiff.

  Threadworm Infection

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from an infection caused by threadworm (Strongyloides).

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.