Betnovate cream is a topical medication used to treat a range of skin conditions that involve inflammation and itching, such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It contains two main active ingredients: betamethasone valerate, which is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune systems response in the affected area, and clioquinol, which is an antimicrobial agent that helps fight off bacteria and fungi.
Positive aspects of Betnovate cream:
- Effective in treating inflammatory skin disorders
- Easy to apply and is absorbed quickly into the affected area
- Helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions
Negative aspects of Betnovate cream:
- Should only be used when weaker topical steroids have been ineffective
- Contains chlorocresol, which may cause allergic reactions, and cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis)
Ingredients or materials:
- Active ingredient: betamethasone valerate
- Other ingredients in Betnovate Cream: cetomacrogol 1000, chlorocresol, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, sodium acid phosphate, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, purified water
- Other ingredients in Betnovate Ointment: Liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin
