Betaderm Betamethasone 0.1g Anti-inflammatory 20g Betaderm to relieve inflammation, itching and redness of the skin to treat some skin problems such as eczema (a common skin disorder that causes itching and redness of the skin) and some types of skin inflammation (dermatitis). It is available in the form of an ointment and cream that is applied to the skin.
Do not use Betaderm:
- If you are allergic to Betaderm, any other corticosteroid or any of the ingredients in this product.
- If the packaging is torn or has signs of tampering.
- If the expiry date stated on the medicine box has passed.
- If you experience an allergic reaction or skin irritation when using this cream/ointment.
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeed.
- If you have other skin problems (eg fungal or bacterial skin infections, anal or genital itching, cold sores, shingles, chicken pox, skin tuberculosis, skin ulcers, acne, perioral dermatitis).
- Using this medication for other skin disorders may worsen your problem. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- If you have poor blood circulation in the area of the skin (to prevent skin sores known as ulcers).
- In children younger than 1 year of age, unless recommended by your doctor.
Warnings and precautions:
- Stop taking the medication immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies or skin reactions to any of the ingredients in this cream/ointment such as skin itching, skin redness, shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, dizziness.
- This medicine is intended for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product.
- Avoid contact of the cream/ointment with your lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck and corners of the nose to avoid irritation.
- In case of accidental contact, be sure to rinse the area thoroughly with warm water and then allow it to dry.
- Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child has any vision problems (such as blurred vision).
- Make sure not to use any occlusive dressings if you have a skin infection.
- Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you are allergic to any other medicines, dyes, foods or preservatives, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed, if you have any other health problems (especially if you suffer from an infection).
- Be sure to tell your health care providers that you are using this medication.
- Talk to your doctor if your skin condition gets worse, becomes inflamed, or does not improve.
- Talk to your doctor if you do not use this product as directed to make sure he/she does not switch you to another treatment thinking that this medication is not suitable for you.
- Do not share this medication with anyone else, even if they have the same signs.
- Do not use tight fitting diapers or plastic pants if this product is to be used in the diaper area of young children.
- Do not apply this medication under tight clothing to avoid thinning of the skin.
- Do not use this medicine for a long period of time over large areas to prevent its excessive absorption and subsequent unwanted side effects.
- Do not use this product for other purposes.
Possible side effects:
Possible side effects include allergic reactions (such as rash, itching, red, swelling, blisters, or peeling skin, lumpy rash, wheezing, swollen eyelids, lips, face and mouth, chest tightness, fainting, difficulty breathing), and rash around the area infected. Mouth area, increase in hair growth, heat rash, acne, change in skin color, stretch marks or lines on the skin and injury to hair follicles.
Common side effects include itching, dry skin, redness, and burning.
Other side effects (which are more likely to occur with prolonged use of this product on large skin areas especially if placed under tight dressings) include stomach ulcers, delayed wound healing, high blood pressure, and eye problems (eg, known raised eye pressure). (known as glaucoma, cataracts and blurred vision), increased chances of infection, acne, excessive growth of facial and body hair, muscle weakness and increased body fluids.
Other medicines and Betaderm:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including topical products (such as creams, lotions, ointments).
How to use Betaderm:
grown ups
Apply a thin layer of the cream/ointment and gently massage it into the affected area as directed by your doctor.
for kids
This medicine is not recommended for use in children unless your doctor recommends it.
If recommended by the doctor, he or she should follow up closely with the child to check for the development of any unwanted side effects.
How to use:
Wash and dry your hands before and after using the cream/ointment (do not wash your hands after using it if it is used on the skin of your hands).
Be sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream/o
