Betnovate
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20g
Betnovate is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Betnovate depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Betnovate details
- Conditions
- Eczema · Psoriasis · Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- betamethasone valerate
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- systemic viral infections; rosacea; skin tuberculosis
- Minor side effects
- skin thinning; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; local pruritus; mild erythema
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children, adolescents, and adults.
Patient summary
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses local release of arachidonic acid and prevents the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins inside structural skin tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if therapeutic benefit exceeds fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Betnovate names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Betamethasone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.