Product: BETAMETHASONE-N CREAM 20G
Active Ingredient:
Betamethasone, containing 9α-fluoro-16β-methyl-11 β,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-dien-3,20-dione, or simply 9α-fluoro-16β-methylprednisolone.
Health Benefit:
Used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomforts caused by certain skin conditions. Betamethasone topical spray is used to treat adults with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis.
Application:
Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin.
Precaution:
Avoid use in the genital and rectal areas and in skin creases and armpits unless directed by your doctor. If you are using betamethasone on a child's diaper area, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. Such use may increase side effects such as mild irritation, itching of the skin, dry skin, skin redness, and a burning sensation at the site of application.