Betson CL0.05%+1%
Cream
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Betson CL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Betson CL is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Betson CL is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes sympt... View More
Uses of Betson CL
- Skin infections
Side effects of Betson CL
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Thinning of skin
- Skin peeling
How to use Betson CL
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 ... View More
How Betson CL works
Betson CL is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the pro... View More
- You have been prescribed Betson CL for the treatment of fungal 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.
- Do not 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.... View More
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Betson CL and consult your doctor.
- Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 week... View More
Indication
Inflammed tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis.
Adult Dose
Adult: Topical: Apply twice daily. Recommended duration: Up to 2 wk (tinea corporis and tinea cruris) and 4 wk (tinea pedis). Max: 45 g/wk.
Child Dose
<17 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Betamethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that prevents and reduce inflammation by depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fib... View More
Precaution
Systemic absorption of betamethasone may result in suppression of the hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis; prolonged or excessive use may increase system... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Dry skin (2%),Paresthesia (2%),Local burning (2%) <1% Edema,Rash,Skin atrophy,Secondary infection,Skin ulceration,Acneiform eruption,Bruising... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available data on topical betamethasone dipropionate or clotrimazole use in pregnant women to identify drug associated risk of... View More
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