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Uses of Betamethasone Topical

Betamethasone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic disorders. Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of psoriasis, keratoses, and dermatitis.

How to use Betamethasone Topical

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 gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. 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 gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Betnovate S Ointment works

Betamethasone topical is a topical corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory medicine). It works by reducing redness, itching, and swelling caused by various skin conditions. Salicylic acid belongs to a class of medication called keratolytic. It works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink. It also loosens and softens the dry, scaly skin thus causing it to peel off.

Side effects of Betamethasone Topical

Skin thinning, Contact dermatitis, Skin irritation.

Expert advice for Salicylic Acid

• It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to salicylic acid or any of the ingredients of the acne cream, ointment, solution, gel, shampoo or medicated plaster.
• Do not apply salicylic acid to open wounds or irritated skin.
• Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after applying salicylic acid-containing application.
• Do not apply to eyes, nose, genitals or rectum, and avoid touching these areas after applying medication to the affected area and before washing your hands.
• Topical salicylic acid should not be used for genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or birthmarks.
• Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or heating pad, which can increase the burning sensation. You should not cover the skin with clothing immediately after application.
• Do not apply this immediately after shaving or bathing.
• Avoid getting this medication on dentures or any other thing that comes in contact with sensitive parts of the body.
• Do not use salicylic acid on children or adolescents without the prescription of the doctor.
• Tell your doctor about any other medication you are taking, or if you have kidney problems or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are diabetic or have blood circulation problems.
• The cream, ointment, solution, gel, shampoo, medicated plaster should be used for an indication only as instructed by the doctor and not for any other indication.

Frequently asked questions for Betamethasone Topical

Q. Is betamethasone cream available as over the counter (OTC) product?

Betamethasone cream is not available as OTC product

Q. Does betamethasone topical lighten skin/ bleach skin?

Betamethasone topical may cause skin pigmentation in a few patients. It may lighten or darken skin color. Do not use betamethasone without doctor’s advice

Q. Is betamethasone valerate used for acne/ ringworm?

No. Betamethasone valerate can be used in conditions like eczema (a type of itchy skin rash), atopic dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and psoriasis of the scalp, hands, and feet

Q. Does betnesol work in retention edema?

No. Betnesol (i.e. betamethasone) cannot be used in retention edema. On the contrary, it causes the fluid and salt retention thereby adding to the edema problem

Q. Is betamethasone stronger than hydrocortisone?

Betamethasone and hydrocortisone belong to the same class of medications (i.e. corticosteroids) and produce almost similar pharmacological responses. The effect may vary based on the conditions and individual responses. Always follow the doctor’s advice regarding its use.