Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream

Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream is a prescription topical corticosteroid cream that contains betamethasone 0.10% in each 20 g bottle. It is used on the skin to reduce inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling caused by corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions. As a medium-to-strong potency steroid cream, Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream is usually chosen for short-term treatment when a doctor thinks a stronger anti-inflammatory effect is needed. It is not a moisturizer and should be used only on the areas your clinician has told you to treat.

How it works: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that calms the skin’s immune response, which helps lower swelling, redness, and itching. In cream form, Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream spreads easily over affected skin and delivers the medicine directly where inflammation is happening.

This 0.10% Betnovate cream is a higher-strength betamethasone product, so it may be selected when lower-strength creams are not enough or when a faster anti-inflammatory effect is needed on thicker, more inflamed skin. Compared with lighter steroid creams, Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream may be more likely to cause skin thinning or irritation if overused, which is why a doctor may limit where and how long it is used. Because there are no other listed Betnovate strengths or forms in this catalog, this product should be viewed as a prescribed-strength cream rather than a starter strength for casual use.

• eczema
• dermatitis
• allergic skin rashes
• psoriasis on the skin
• itchy inflamed skin conditions

• Use Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream exactly as your doctor prescribed; it is for external use on the skin only.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying the cream, unless your hands are the area being treated.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently; do not use more than directed.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages or dressings unless your clinician tells you to.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless specifically instructed.
• Use it at the times and for the duration your doctor recommends, even if the skin looks better sooner.

Each bottle of Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream contains betamethasone 0.10% cream for topical use, and the amount applied depends on the size and severity of the skin area being treated. Many patients use it once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are set by the prescriber because this is a higher-strength steroid cream. Do not increase the frequency or amount on your own, since overuse can raise the risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Betamethasone may include:

• burning or stinging where applied
• skin irritation or redness
• itching at the application site
• dry skin
• temporary thinning of the skin with longer use
• small visible surface blood vessels with repeated use

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream.
• Because this is a higher-strength corticosteroid cream, avoid long-term or large-area use unless your doctor specifically directs it.
• Do not use on the face, groin, or underarms for long periods unless your prescriber says it is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have a skin infection, because steroid creams can mask or worsen untreated infections.
• Be careful with occlusive dressings, which can increase absorption and side effects with this strength.
• Use extra caution in children, since stronger topical steroids can affect them more easily.
• If your skin gets worse, becomes very red, or stops improving, contact your clinician for advice.

• other topical corticosteroids
• topical skin products that can irritate the skin, such as harsh acne treatments or exfoliants
• medicines that suppress the immune system, if used on the same skin area and prescribed together
• large amounts of occlusive dressings or plastic wrap over the treated area

Store Betnovate 0.10% 20 g Cream at room temperature, keep the cap tightly closed, and do not freeze it.