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Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm effectively combines a corticosteroid (betamethasone) and an antibiotic (neomycin) to eliminate bacterial infections and inflammation on the skin.Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation by interacting with the human DNA sequence and preventing the transcription of proteins needed in an inflammatory process.Where as,antibiotic works by reducing the proliferation of bacteria and eliminating it from the body.
A thin layer of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
Mild side effects such as a stinging or burning sensation may be felt at the time of application for a few days.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not considered safe to be prescribed to children under two years of age,nor to pregnant and breastfeeding women.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm should not be prescribed to patients with known sensitivity to Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm or corticosteroids or to patients ingesting neuromuscular blockers or aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm can be used to treat:
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm effectively combines a corticosteroid (betamethasone) and an antibiotic (neomycin) to eliminate bacterial infections and inflammation on the skin.Corticosteroids work by inhibiting the production of proteins that lead to inflammation by interacting with the human DNA sequence and preventing the transcription of proteins needed in an inflammatory process.Where as,antibiotic works by reducing the proliferation of bacteria and eliminating it from the body.
A thin layer of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician,usually for a period of 7 days.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm on the affected area.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be used under the care and supervision of a doctor and for a specified period of time only.Application/usage of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
Adult Dosage
A thin film of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be applied once or twice a day,as instructed by a physician.
Child Dosage
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not deemed safe enough to be prescribed to patients aged 2 years and younger.For patients aged 24 months and above,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is considered safe and prescribed when necessary and under the care and supervision of a doctor.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not recommended to be used for more than 7 days.
Elderly Dosage
For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
This drug is not to be prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are applying Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately,the doctor will ask you to stop using Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm and is likely to replace it with a different pregnancy safe drug.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm passes into breast milk is therefore not prescribed to lactating women.If you are planning to conceive and are taking Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm as treatment,then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine.
Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm:
Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm:
Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm:
Common Adverse Effects
Like most medicines,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm has certain side effects which include:
These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
Rare Adverse Effects
If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.
#1.HOW TO STORE Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm?
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be kept away from the reach of children,in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin certain drugs.
#2.CAN I TAKE Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm DURING MY PREGNANCY?
No,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is deemed unsafe to be applied during pregnancy.
#3.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm?
#4.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm AND HOW OFTEN?
The physician is likely to periodically (every 3-4 months) prescribe lab tests to monitor the patient’s blood glucose levels,kidney functions,liver functions and blood pressure levels.
#5.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm?
Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm under the supervision of a doctor.
#6.WHY MUST I PROTECT MY SKIN FROM THE SUN WHILE TAKING Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm?
Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm can make the skin susceptible to certain non-melanoma cancers of the lip and skin.Patients are advised to wear sunscreen along with hats and gloves whenever possible to protect themselves from sun damage.
#7.IS Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?
Yes.This drug can be easily and safely prescribed to patients above 1 year of age.For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
#8.HOW IS Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm SUPPOSED TO BE APPLIED?
Thin layer of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is to be applied on the skin with clean hands 1-2 times per day or as advised by the physician.Do not use a rough hand and just gently apply Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm on the affected area.Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not meant to be covered after application if Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is being used on diaper rashes;caretakers are advised to losely fasten diapers in such situations.
#9.CAN I STOP APPLYING Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm NOW THAT MY SYMPTOMS HAVE GONE??
No.Application/usage of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not be stopped abruptly as that may lead to a recurrence of the ailment,therefore,Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is gradually tapered off.Patients are advised to not stop using the Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm once they see or feel an improvement in their symptoms,which is likely to occur 2-3 weeks after starting treatment with Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm.
#10.WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm?
An extra dose or two of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is not known to cause any harm but an excess usage of Betnovate-N 0.1%+0.5% Cream 20 gm is a cause for concern and should be avoided and immediately reported to the doctor.