Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Inflammatory skin condition |
| Therapy | Drugs For Psoriasis |
| Side Effects | Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, skin peeling, folliculitis |
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Molecule Description
Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid is a topical preparation used for the treatment of various inflammatory skin conditions such as dry, scaly skin, itching, swelling, skin hardening, etc. It is a combination medicine containing betamethasone and salicylic acid as active ingredients. It works by inhibiting the action of inflammatory substances within the body and softening the top layer of the skin by facilitating the desired action. Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects, but they normally fade away with time. Please report to your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsen. Before using Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Uses
Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid is used for the treatment of various inflammatory skin conditions such as keratosis (skin hardening), ichthyosis (dry, scaly skin), lichen planus (rash, swelling and irritation of skin or mouth) & dry scaly conditions of skin.
Contraindications
When should one not use Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid
- If you are allergic to betamethasone, salicylic acid or any other ingredient of Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid.
- If you have pimples, itching without redness of skin, mouth, perianal or genital itching.
- If you have some viral, bacterial or fungal infections of the skin.
- If you have any other skin conditions such as nappy rash, cold sores, chickenpox, etc.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Skin peeling
- Inflammation of hair follicle (folliculitis)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You had a previous allergic reaction to any other steroid.
- You develop irritation or superinfection after using Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid.
- Your symptoms do not improve within 7 days of treatment. This medicine should not be applied to eyes, mouth, open wounds or face.
- In case of such exposure, you should wash the affected part with lots of water.
- Use with this medicine to be limited to 5 days in children or when applied on the face.
- You experience any visual disturbance after applying this medicine.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Betamethasone is a topical steroid that attaches to steroid receptors present on cells. It acts by stopping the inflammatory process and decreasing the production of substances causing inflammation. As a result, pain, redness, swelling and itching decreases.
- Salicylic acid acts by softening the top layer of the skin and enables the betamethasone to penetrate easily and perform its action.
Dosage
Overdose
As Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid is meant for external application cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed to apply Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over apply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.
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