Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Betnovate-N Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Betnovate-N Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Betnovate-N Cream via licking. |
| Common Side Effect | Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Skin thinning. |
| How to Use | This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Betnovate-N Cream alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | Betnovate-N Cream is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnovate-N Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Betnovate-N Cream is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnovate-N Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Betnovate-N Cream is a combination of three medicines: Betamethasone Topical and Neomycin Topical which treat bacterial skin infections. Betamethasone Topical is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin Topical is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. |
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