Details

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• Active Ingredient: Betamethasone 17-valerate 0.1% w/w

• Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

• Distributor: Zuellig Pharma

• Product Registration Number (MAL): MAL19961263ARZ
   

• Content: A smooth white to off-white cream, packed in a collapsible aluminium tube

• Indications

  Betnovate Cream is indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid-responsive dermatoses, including:

• Atopic dermatitis

• Nummular dermatitis (discoid eczema)

• Prurigo nodularis

• Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)

• Lichen simplex chronicus (neurodermatitis) and lichen planus

• Seborrhoeic dermatitis

• Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis

• Discoid lupus erythematosus

• Adjunct to systemic steroid therapy in generalized erythroderma

• Insect bite reactions

• Miliaria (prickly heat)
   

• Instructions for Use

• Dosage: Apply a thin layer to the affected area once or twice daily for up to 4 weeks.

• Administration: Gently rub in using enough cream to cover the entire affected area.

• Application: Use on clean, dry, and intact skin.

• Occlusion: In more resistant lesions, such as thickened plaques of psoriasis on elbows and knees, the effect can be enhanced by occluding the treatment area with polythene film overnight.

• Children: Not recommended for children under 1 year of age.

• Elderly: Use with caution; the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.

• Renal/Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution; metabolism and elimination may be delayed, increasing the risk of systemic toxicity.