<div><b>Betamethasone di-propionate 0.05 % Cream&nbsp;</b></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><b>What Betamethasone di-propionate is used for:</b></div><ul><li>Betamethasone di-propionate belongs to a class of medicines known as” topical corticosteroids” </li><li>that acts by reducing inflammation, itchiness and redness of the skin.</li><li> It is used for the treatment of children and adults with skin problems, including psoriasis (a skin disease that causes scaly,</li><li> itchy pink patches on the feet, scalp and hands), eczema (common skin disorder that causes the skin to become itchy and red),</li><li>All types of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>Do not use Betamethasone di-propionate:</b></div><ul><li>If you have an allergy to Betamethasone di-propionate, or any of the ingredients present in this product.</li><li>If the package is ripped or has signs of tampering.</li><li>If the expiry date mentioned on the medication box has passed.</li><li>If you experience an allergic reaction or skin irritation upon use of this cream.&nbsp;</li><li>If you may be suffering from other skin problems (e.g. genital itching, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox, acne, nappy rash, skin inflammation around the mouth, other skin infections or rosacea which is a skin problem that affects the face). </li><li>The use of this medicine for other skin disorders may worsen your problem. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>Warnings &amp; Precautions:</b></div><ul><li>Stop the medication right away and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop any allergic or skin reactions to any of the ingredients present in this cream </li><li>such as skin itchiness, skin redness, shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.</li><li>This medicine is designed for external topical use only.</li><li> Do not swallow this product.&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid contact of the cream with your lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck and angles of the nose in order to avoid irritation.</li><li> In case of accidental contact, make sure to rinse the area very well with warm water and then pat dry.</li><li>Make sure to tell your doctor if you have psoriasis before using this medicine. </li><li>Your doctor may recommend regular follow-ups to assess your psoriasis. </li><li>Contact your doctor if you have psoriasis and your skin is getting worse or you are getting raised bumps filled with pus below the skin.&nbsp;</li><li>Talk to your doctor immediately if you, or your child develop any vision problems (e.g. blurred vision).&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure not to smoke or go near naked flames in order to prevent risk of severe burns. </li><li>Contact of fabric (e.g. bedding, clothing, dressings) with this cream burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. </li><li>Washing fabric may decrease product build-up but does not totally remove it.</li><li>Side effects that may occur with the use of oral or inhaled corticosteroids may also happen with topical corticosteroids.</li><li> These side effects are more likely to happen in infants and children.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>Possible Side Effects:&nbsp;</b></div><ul><li>Possible side effects include allergic reactions, skin redness, stinging and burning, peeling, itching,</li><li> blistering, thinning of the skin and red marks, swelling, rash, blurred vision, skin dryness, excessive hair growth,</li><li> allergic skin reactions, inflammation of the hair follicles, skin darkening,</li><li> other skin infections and skin inflammation around the mouth.</li><li>Other medicines and Betamethasone di-propionate</li><li>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including topical products.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>How to use Betamethasone di-propionate:</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>Adults&nbsp;</b></div><ul><li>Apply a thin layer of cream and gently massage it into the affected area and the surrounding skin areas twice a day (morning and evening).&nbsp;</li></ul><div><b>Children</b></div><ul><li>Recommended dose is the same as adults. </li><li>Using an incorrect amount of this medicine or using it for a prolonged period of time may cause changes to your child’s hormones,</li><li> which may rarely cause rounding of the face or a moon face, delayed development and growth,</li><li> pressure build up in the brain area which can lead to bulging of the fontanelle (the soft spot in the top of the skull) in infants,</li><li> constant headache and vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). </li><li>In case this cream is used in children, make sure that it is not used for more than 5 days.</li></ul><div><br></div><ul><li>Wash your hands before and after using the cream.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream in order to avoid leakage of the medicine.&nbsp;</li><li>Make sure to follow the directions mentioned on this leaflet unless recommended differently by your doctor or pharmacist.</li><li> Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure.</li><li>Make sure to keep the cream away from your eyes.</li><li>Make sure not to apply the cream below a dressing (e.g. bandage or plaster) in order to prevent excessive absorption of the medicine and subsequent undesirable side effects.&nbsp;</li><li>Do not apply a large amount of this cream on large body areas for a long period of time (e.g. on a daily basis for many weeks or months).&nbsp;</li><li>Do not use this cream on your face for more than 5 days.</li><li>Do not use this cream on skin wounds or on large areas of the skin or in skin folds (e.g. the back of the knee).</li></ul><div><b>How to store Betamethasone di-propionate:</b></div><ul><li>Keep out of the reach of children and pets</li><li>Store in a dry place below 25°C</li><li>Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the cream&nbsp;</li><li>Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste,</li><li>Ask your pharmacist how to dispose medicines you no longer use&nbsp;</li><li>Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light</li></ul><div><br></div><p> </p> #html-body [data-pb-style="6201FDBECCF61"]{justify-content: flex-start; 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