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Rs. 33.05
Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Betnovate-S Ointment 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-S Ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Dry skin, 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 gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Betnovate-S Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | Betnovate-S Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnovate-S Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Betnovate-S Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betnovate-S Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Betnovate-S Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone Topical and Salicylic Acid which treat eczema and psoriasis.tBetamethasone Topical is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Betamethasone Topical into the skin. |
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