All Details About Betnovate-GM Cream 20gm
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Betnovate-GM Cream 20gm
Description:
Betnovate-GM Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms.
Betnovate-GM Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
Uses:
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.
Directions For Use:
- Betnovate-GM Cream helps treat skin infections.
- It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated, you should stop using Betnovate-GM Cream and consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Betnovate-GM
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Thinning of skin
- Skin peeling
Warning & Precautions:
- You had a previous allergic reaction with any other steroid
- You have a skin infection
- You are applying the cream under an airtight dressing, eyes, mouth, open wounds, face or on a large surface area.
- You develop irritation or superinfection after using this cream.
- Your symptoms do not improve within 7 days of treatment.
- This cream should not be applied to eyes, mouth, open wounds or face. In case of such an exposure, you should wash the affected part with lots of water.
FAQs:
Q. Can I stop taking Betnovate-GM Cream when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Betnovate-GM Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Q. How long does Betnovate-GM Cream takes to work?
Usually, Betnovate-GM Cream starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. How to use Betnovate-GM Cream?
Betnovate-GM Cream should be used as advised by the doctor or as per the instructions on the label of the medicine. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to cover the affected areas. The dose would depend on the condition for which it is prescribed. Wash your hands after using it, unless it is used for treating infection of the hands.
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