Betnovate-N

Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm is a dermatological medicine used to treat various bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or broken skin and cause infection. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm contains Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Thereby treats inflammation and itchiness caused by skin infections. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Common side effects of Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm include itching, dryness, and a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm. Do not use Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage since it increases the side effects. If Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm is not recommended for the treatment of diaper rash. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm.

Bacterial skin infections.

Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), and insect bites. Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm also effectively treats prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation on the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin). Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm consists of Betamethasone (corticosteroid) and Neomycin (antibiotic). Betamethasone blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Apply a thin layer of Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm with clean and dry hands on the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands before and after applying Betnovate-N Cream 25 gm on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Itching
• Dryness
• Localized pain on the skin
• Burning sensation at the application site