Betnovate cream 0.1% (Betamethasone Valerate)

Betnovate cream 0.1% is a wonderful cream ointment which manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. It is an ointment used to treat various skin conditions such as Itchy Skin, Flaky skin caused by Eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Betnovate cream 0.1% contains Betamethasone Valerate cream  which is available in the form of cream. The cream is available in Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% topical ointment which is then applied on the affected skin area.

Brand name for Betamethasone Valerate 0.1%

Brand name for Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% is Betnovate Cream 0.1%.

What are the uses of Betamethasone Valerate ointment

Betamethasone cream is an excellent topical cream manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. GSK is a british pharmaceutical manufactured produces Betnovate cream 0.1%. It used in treating various skin related problems listed below

• Allergic reactions caused by asthma attack
• Dermatologic disease such as Itchy skin, dermatitis
• Skin rash
• Swelling
• It works pretty well on Eczema

How Betnovate cream works

Betnovate cream  is corticosteroid steroid based ointment which is works by relaxing the affected skin area by depressing the inflammation. It stops the release of several enzymes behind the skin problems.

What is the price of Betnovate ointment cream

The price of Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% is $1.60 per 20gm tube (0.044 lbs per tube)

Side effects of Betnovate cream

Some of the common side effects that are found with the patients who use the cream are

• Stinging sensation
• Burning feeling
• Dryness of the skin
• Although there are not much incidents have been reported with Betnovate ointment. Some of the
• serious side effects are
• Stretch marks
• Skin discoloration
• Acne

Can it be used for acne ?

No, it is not meant for acne. If you are looking for acne go for tretinoin gel and cream. Such as

1. A Ret gel 0.1%
2. Retino A cream 0.05%

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