BETNOVATE-1/5 CRM 0.02%/200G
Category: Prescription Drug
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The name of your medicine is BETNOVATE.
BETNOVATE contains an active ingredient called betamethasone valerate.
Betamethasone valerate is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called the corticosteroids.
BETNOVATE is available as a cream, an ointment and as a scalp application.
Follow your doctor`s instructions carefully, as they may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
How to use it
Before you start using BETNOVATE, wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
Betnovate Cream and Ointment:
Gently rub a small amount of BETNOVATE on the affected area as directed by your doctor.
After applying the ointment or cream, wash and dry your hands thoroughly, unless it is being used for treating your hands.
Betnovate Scalp Application:
Unscrew the cap on the bottle to expose the nozzle. Apply the nozzle directly onto the scalp. Squeeze the bottle gently.
After applying the scalp application, wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
It is important that BETNOVATE scalp application is only used on the affected areas of your scalp.
Occlusive dressings are NOT recommended, unless advised by your doctor.
It is important to use BETNOVATE exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to.
Do not use BETNOVATE just before having a bath, shower or going swimming.
If you do, you may reduce the effectiveness of BETNOVATE.
Do not apply BETNOVATE to your face unless specifically advised by your doctor.
If your doctor has told you to use it on your face, do not let BETNOVATE get into your eyes.
If you accidentally get some BETNOVATE in your eyes, wash them thoroughly with running water for at least ten minutes.
If you use BETNOVATE less than you should, it may not work as well and your skin problem may not improve.
However if you use BETNOVATE more often than you should, it may not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects.
How long to use it
Your doctor will tell you how long to use BETNOVATE.
Your doctor may tell you to reduce the number of applications as the skin disorder subsides.
If you use BETNOVATE for a long time, the chance of side effects occurring is increased.
If you forget to use it
If you forget to use BETNOVATE, use it as soon as you remember and then go back to your normal times for applying BETNOVATE.
Do not try to make up for the amount that you missed by using more than you would normally use.
If you swallow it
Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to the accident and emergency centre at your nearest hospital, if anyone swallows BETNOVATE. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Urgent medical attention may be needed.
Keep telephone numbers for these places handy.
Ingredients
Betamethasone valerate is the active ingredient in BETNOVATE cream, ointment and scalp application.