Betnovate
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 20g
This listing uses Betnovate as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Betnovate vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Betnovate details
- Conditions
- Eczema · Psoriasis · Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- betamethasone valerate
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- systemic viral infections; rosacea; skin tuberculosis
- Minor side effects
- skin thinning; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; local pruritus; mild erythema
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children, adolescents, and adults.
Patient summary
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses local release of arachidonic acid and prevents the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins inside structural skin tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if therapeutic benefit exceeds fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Betnovate is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Betamethasone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.