Betnovate-C Cream

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Name : Betnovate-C
Composition : Betamethasone + Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin)
Strength : 0.1% w/w + 3% w/w
Manufactured by : Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Form : Cream
Packing : 30 gm

Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two different medicines. It is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It also helps to treat inflammatory skin conditions by relieving symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching.

Description

Benefits of Betnovate-C Cream

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections
Betnovate-C Cream is a combination medicine which works by stopping the growth of infection causing bacteria on your skin. It stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria and also prevents their multiplication. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections
Betnovate-C Cream also kills and stops the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

In Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Betnovate-C Cream is effective in treating skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.

You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

How Betnovate-C Cream works

Betnovate-C Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of the both bacteria and fungi.

How to use Betnovate-C Cream

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.

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