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Antroquoril contains the active ingredient called betamethasone valerate.
It is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids. Antroquoril is classified as a moderately strong topical corticosteroid.
There are two forms of Antroquoril: cream and ointment.
Antroquoril is used on the skin to relieve the redness, swelling, itching and discomfort of many skin problems such as:
Your doctor may have prescribed Antroquoril for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Antroquoril has been prescribed for you.
This medicine is available only with a doctor`s prescription.
Apply a thin film of Antroquoril Cream or Ointment to the affected skin two to three times daily. Massage gently until it disappears.
It is important to use Antroquoril exactly as your doctor has told you. If you use it less often than you should, it may not work as well and your skin problem may not improve.
Using it more often than you should may not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects.
Do not use Antroquoril just before having a bath, shower or going swimming.
If you do, you may reduce the effectiveness of Antroquoril.
If you forget to use Antroquoril, use it as soon as you remember and then go back to your normal time for applying Antroquoril. Do not try to make up for the amount you missed by using more than you would normally.
Telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone 13 11 26) or go to the accident and emergency centre at your nearest hospital immediately if anyone swallows Antroquoril.
Keep the telephone numbers of these places handy.
Antroquoril Cream contains:
Antroquoril Ointment contains: