Betnovate-C Cream
30g Cream in Tube
Product Summary
Betnovate C Cream, from Glaxosmithkline, is a topical corticosteroid with antibacterial and antifungal medicines used to treat inflamed skin conditions involving bacterial or fungal infection, including infected eczema or dermatitis. Betamethasone reduces skin inflammation, while clioquinol controls susceptible bacteria and fungi affecting the skin.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritu Budania
Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 9:46 AM (IST)
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| Therapy | Drugs for psoriasis |
| Composition | Betamethasone(0.1 %W/W)+Clioquinol / Iodochlorhydroxyquin(3.0 %W/W) Betamethasone 0.1 %W/W+Clioquinol / Iodochlorhydroxyquin 3.0 %W/W |
Betamethasone 0.1 %W/W+Clioquinol / Iodochlorhydroxyquin 3.0 %W/W
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Betnovate-C cream is a topical medicine. It is used in the management of various skin conditions like skin redness and inflammation (dermatitis), red scaly patches (psoriasis) and itchy, dry skin (eczema). Betnovate-C skin cream is a combination medicine containing betamethasone and clioquinol as its active ingredient. Betamethasone present in this cream helps to reduce redness and inflammation of the skin. Clioquinol helps to reduce skin infections caused by bacteria and fungus. While using Betnovate C cream you should take care of hygiene as it’s particularly important to maintain and control the disease and avoid factors that may exacerbate the condition. You should wash your hands regularly, keep the affected area clean and avoid touching, scraping or rubbing the affected skin.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to betamethasone, clioquinol, or any other ingredients of this cream.
- If you have any other skin conditions other than for what it has been prescribed, as it could make them worse. It can worsen acne, herpes, chickenpox, or ringworm. It should not be used around the anus or private parts.
- If you have or had an allergy to any creams or ointments.
- If you are pregnant.
Side effects
- Burning sensation
- Skin itching
- Redness
- Skin rashes
- Pigmentation
- Excessive hair growth
- Skin thinning
- Appearance of stretch marks
- Change in skin colour
- Skin dryness
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
WITH CAUTIONThere is limited information available on the interactions of Betnovate-C cream when taken with alcohol. However, consuming alcohol might delay the healing and clearance of infection.
Pregnancy
WITH CAUTIONThere is limited information available about the safety of Betnovate-C cream during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, in case you have been prescribed this medicine, avoid using it on larger skin areas for a prolonged duration.
Breastfeeding
WITH CAUTIONBetnovate-C cream should not be applied to the breast or areas near the breast of breastfeeding mothers as there can be chances of ingestion of this by the breastfed infant. Avoid using it on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period.
Driving
SAFEBetnovate-C cream is a topical preparation and may not affect the driving ability or ability to handle types of machinery.
Other General Warnings
- You develop an allergic reaction after applying this cream.
- You have observed skin thinning, stretch marks or blood vessels visible under your skin.
- You are applying this cream under an airtight dressing, including a child’s nappy ensure to clean the area before each dressing to prevent infections.
- You are applying on a large surface area of skin for a long time, it can cause hormonal issues leading to weight gain, hair loss, skin wrinkling and skin dryness.
- You have any other skin conditions.
- You are applying it on your face.
- Avoid applying this cream near the eyes or on eyelids, as cataracts or glaucoma may result if the cream repeatedly enters the eye.
- Betnovate-C cream should not be used in children under one year of age, do not use it for nappy rash.
Directions for use
- Use Betnovate-C cream as directed by your doctor. For external use only.
- Apply it on a healthy skin surface free from cuts and wounds.
- A thin layer of cream should be applied. Gently rub this cream on the body surface.
- Apply the cream only in the affected area.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine, unless your hands are the area to be treated.
- Avoid touching the tip of the container directly to the infected area.
- In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
Storage and disposal
- Store Betnovate C cream at room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep out of reach from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a dose
Interactions
Drug interactions of Betnovate with other medicine salt
Food interactions
Follow your doctor or pharmacist advice about taking this medicine with food.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Betnovate C Cream | Patient Information Leaflet [Internet]. Mcs.open.ac.uk. 2021 [cited 10 December 2021]
- Betnovate Cream - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 10 December 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 10 December 2021]
- Drugs H. Clioquinol Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 10 December 2021]
- Betnovate-C [Internet]. Medsafe.govt.nz. 2021 [cited 10 December 2021]
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