Betnoson 0.1% (Ointment)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betamethasone valerate |
| Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Eczema in children and adults including atopic
- Infantile and descoid eczema
- Prurigo nodularis
- Psoriasis (excluding wide spread plaque psoriasis)
- Neurodermatoses including lichen simplex and lichen planus
- Seborrhoic dermatitis
- Contact sensitivity reaction
- Discoid lupus erythematoses and may be used as adjunct to systemic steroid therapy in generalized erythroderma
Pharmacology
Synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, glucocorticoid in nature, analog of prednisolone, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive
Dosage & Administration
Apply sparingly to the affected area two or three times daily until improvement occurs, then twice daily or less. Usual maximum duration of therapy is three weeks
Interaction
No significant drug interactions reported
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the preparation
- Rosaceae & acne vulgaris
- Perioral dermatitis, perianal & genital pruritis
- Viral infections of the skin, e.g. herpes simplex & chicken pox
- Primary infected skin lesions caused by fungi or bacteria
- Dermatoses in children under one year of age
Side Effects
Dryness, itching, burning, skin thinning, local irritation, features of hypercorticolism, telangiectasia, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation, secondary infection, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, acneform eruption, exacerbation of symptoms
Pregnancy & Lactation
Should not be used extensively in pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
If signs of hypersensitivity appear, application should be stopped. Long term continuous topical therapy should be avoided if possible, particularly in children as adrenal suppression may occur even without occlusion. Extensive treatment areas may lead to systemic absorption and symptoms of hypercorticolism. Atrophic changes may occur after prolonged treatment. Care is needed to prevent entry into the eye if applied to the eyelids
Therapeutic Class
Corticosteroid
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children