Indications
Bet-A cream or ointment is
indicated for the treatment of-
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.
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Pharmacology
Betamethasone Valerate BP is a
synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, which is glucocorticoid in nature. It is an analog
of prednisolone that also possesses a slight degree of mineral corticosteroid
activity. Due to its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive
activity, it is very effective and suitable for dermatological use. It is
absorbed from the skin and inflammation and/or another disease process in the
skin increase percutaneous absorption from the skin. Occlusive dressings
substantially increase its percutaneous absorption.
Dosage & Administration
Apply sparingly to the affected
area two or three times daily until improvement occurs, then twice daily or
less. The usual maximum duration of therapy is three weeks.
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Interaction
There are no significant drug
interactions reported with Bet-A Cream/Ointment.
Contraindications
Betamethasone Valerate cream or
ointment is contraindicated in the following conditions :
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
The following local adverse
reactions are more common with the use of high doses, long term use and with
the use of occlusive dressings of Cream/Ointment: dryness, itching, burning,
skin thinning, local irritation, features of hypercorticolism, telagiectasia,
striaea, skin atrophy. hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation, secondary
infection, perioral dermatiis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the
skin, acneform eruption, exacerbation of symptoms.
Pregnancy & Lactation
It should not be used extensively
in pregnancy.
Precautions & Warnings
Bet-A Cream/Ointment is usually
well tolerated but if signs of hypersensitivity appear, application should be
stopped. Long term continuous topical therapy should be avoided where possible,
particularly in children as adrenal suppression may occur even without
occlusion. When extensive areas are treated, sufficient systemic absorption may
occur to produce symptoms of hypercorticolism. This effect is more likely if
occlusive dressings are used, or if the treatment is prolonged. The face or
other areas of the body may exhibit atrophic changes after prolonged treatment.
If applied to the eyelids, care is needed to ensure that the preparation does
not enter the eye, as glaucoma might result. Any spread of the infection
requires withdrawal of topical corticosteroid therapy.
Therapeutic Class
Corticosteroid
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away
from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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