Betnovate N 20G Cream

Betnovate-n belongs to the group of topical corticosteroids. A topical corticosteroid is used to treat skin conditions such as redness, itching, burns, etc. It also contains neomycin, which helps to treat bacterial infections of the skin. Betnovate-n has also been proved effective for inflamed skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Ingredients of the cream

The Betnovate-n cream contains the following:

• Betamethasone 17 valerate 0.1%: It is the active or main ingredient in this cream.
• Neomycin sulphate 0.5%: Antibacterial agent.
• Chlorocresol: A preservative
• Cetomacrogol 1000, white soft paraffin, and liquid paraffin.
• The cream does not contain any parabens, colouring agents, or lanolin. 

For Acne

Betnovate-n cream should not be used to treat acne until and unless your dermatologist prescribes it. It can worsen acne. Acne is caused due to various reasons. It could be hormonal, fungal, or any other. Betnovate-n belongs to a group of antibiotics and steroids and should be used as recommended by the doctor or pharmacist. 

Steroids may show the results temporarily but can cause long-term effects such as

• Thinning of skin
• Facial Hair
• Can worsen the acne 
• Permanent scars
• Harsh on the skin and may cause redness.

For Fairness

The Betnovate-n cream should not be used for fairness purposes as it can cause serious damage to your face. The cream contains steroids that can cause temporary fairness and permanent damage to your skin. Steroids induced acne, photosensitivity, rosacea, stretch marks, and pigmentation. Skin becomes addicted to steroids, and when you slowly stop using them, they can cause serious damage to your skin.

Uses

The Betnovate-n cream is used to treat the following health conditions and issues:

Redness 

• Swelling or itchiness/ irritation of the skin.

Eczema

• It is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed, cracked, itchy, rough, and red.

Dermatitis 

• It is a term used to describe various skin rashes. It can be categorized into two types:

Atopic dermatitis

• Atopic dermatitis usually occurs in children. It is long-lasting and occurs periodically.

Contact dermatitis

• Condition in which skin comes in contact with something that causes allergies and infections to the skin. 

Psoriasis

• It is a condition where skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches, which cause itchiness from time to time. 

Allergic conditions

• Condition in which skin becomes irritated because the immune system reacted to some foreign substance that is usually harmless. 

Bacterial skin infections

• Infections of the skin are caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungus.  

Microbial infections

• It includes infections such as malaria, athlete's foot, and the common cold. 
• It is a type of hematoma that usually develops when an injured capillary leaks blood into the surrounding area.

Itching

• Extremely irritating sensation in which a person may want to scratch itself. 

Storage

• Keep out of children's reach
• Please do not use the medicine after it expires.
• Kept below 30o

How does Betnovate-n work?

Betnovate-n is a topical steroid. It helps reduce inflammation and redness caused by the conditions stated above. It also contains neomycin, which is proved effective against bacterial infections. Betnovate-n cannot treat fungal and viral conditions. 

Availability

Betnovate-n can be easily purchased from any pharmacy. It is available widely at a reasonable price. You do not require a prescription receipt to buy this cream. It has many other variants as well to treat some other skin related issues.