Betnovate-N Cream
Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine composition: Betamethasone, Neomycin
Prescription: not required
Description:
Betnovate-N Cream belonging to the glucocorticoid class of medication, acts as a steroid. It treats various rheumatic disorders such as systemic lupus erythematous and rheumatoid arthritis. Many skin diseases including psoriasis and dermatitis, allergic conditions such as angioedema and asthma, certain blood disorders, certain eye and skin conditions. Multiple sclerosis, crohn's disease and leukaemia can also be treated with Betnovate-N Cream. It can be administered into the body orally, in the form of an injection or applied as a cream. Being a corticosteroid, it works by decreasing inflammation and modifying the body's immune response to various conditions.
You are advised to not take this medication if you have allergy, systemic fungal infection or an active untreated infection. Betnovate-N Cream can interact with a few other medicines so inform your doctor if you take amlodipine, mifepristone, warfarin, ethinyl, estradiol, insulin, ciprofloxacin, BCG vaccine. Also inform your doctor if you suffer from tuberculosis, electrolytic imbalance, gastrointestinal perforations, infections, myocardial infarction, ocular herpes infection, scleroderma or threadworm infection. This medicine is not recommended to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless absolutely required, in which case breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Serious side effects may include an increased risk of infection, severe allergic reactions, muscle weakness, and psychosis. Using Betnovate-N Cream for a long time can cause adrenal insufficiency. Discontinuing the medication suddenly after a long-term use may be dangerous. The cream commonly results in skin irritation and increased hair growth.
Take Betnovate-N Cream as instructed by the doctor. Your dosage duration, timings, forms and other attributes can vary depending on the medical condition and hence following instructions are necessary to ensure this medicine is safe and effective to use.
Uses:
- Allergy and inflammation
This medicine is used to reduce or prevent swelling and irritation associated with conditions like asthma, colitis etc.
- Joint inflammation
This medicine is used to relieve swelling and pain associated with diseases like arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, gout etc.
- Eye inflammation
This medicine is used to relieve swelling, irritation, burning of the eye caused due to infections, allergy, exposure to chemicals etc.
- skin disorders
This medicine is used to relieve swelling, itching, redness, and burning associated with various allergic skin conditions like pruritus, pemphigus vulgaris, seborrhoeic dermatitis etc.
Side Effects:
In addition to its intended effect, Betnovate-N Cream may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.
- Blurred vision- Moderate Less Common
- Increased appetite- Moderate Less Common
- indigestion- Moderate Less Common
- Anxiety and nervousness- Moderate Less Common
- Skin itch- Moderate Less Common
- Drying and cracking of skin- Moderate Less Common
- Acne- Moderate Less Common
- Change in skin color- Moderate Less Common
- Persistent infections- Moderate Less Common
- Irregular menstrual periods- Moderate Less Common
- depression- Moderate Less Common
- Growth retardation in children- Moderate Less Common
- Hoarseness of voice- Moderate Less Common
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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