Beta Cream 0.1%

Indication

For the treatment of eczema, infantile eczema, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, neuro-dermatitis, forms of psoriasis and intertrigo.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone 17
• valerate equivalent to Betamethasone BP 0.1% w/w

Direction

Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area one to three times daily. When dilution is required, the diluted cream should not be used two weeks after issue.

Side effects

• Local burning
• itching
• or irritation
• Skin atrophy
• striae
• or telangiectasia with prolonged use
• Allergic contact dermatitis

Precautions

• Contraindicated in tuberculous infection of skin
• fungus infection
• herpes simplex
• vaccinia
• varicella and extensive open wound
• For external use only
• do not use in or around the eyes
• Avoid prolonged use on large body surface areas
• Keep out of reach of children