Indications
Betaval 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
Betaval 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
Betaval 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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