Product Description:
- This product consists of two active ingredients; betamethasone di-propionate and salicylic acid.
- Betamethasone di-propionate belongs to a class of medicines known as” topical corticosteroids” that acts by reducing inflammation, itchiness and redness of the skin.
- Salicylic acid is a medicine that acts by softening the top layer of scales present on the surface of your skin, allowing betamethasone di-propionate to reach the affected skin area below the scales in order to help with your skin disease recovery.
- This product is used for the treatment of adults and children with skin problems involving a layer of scales covering the affected skin.
- This product will help in decreasing the itchiness and redness of your skin and removing the layer of scales.
How to use Betamethasone di-propionate/ salicylic acid:
- Wash and dry affected area.
- Apply sparingly to the affected areas and rub in twice daily, morning and evening or as directed.
Warnings & Precautions:
- 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 ointment such as skin itchiness, skin redness, shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.
- This medicine is designed for external topical use only. Do not swallow this product.
- Avoid contact of the ointment with your lips, eyes, mouth, sensitive areas of the neck and angles of the nose in order to avoid irritation.
- In case of accidental contact, make sure to rinse the area very well with warm water and then pat dry.
- Make sure to tell your doctor if you have psoriasis before using this medicine.
Other medicines and Betamethasone di-propionate/ salicylic acid:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including topical products.
How to store Betamethasone di-propionate/ salicylic acid:
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets
- Store in a dry place below 25°C
- Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the ointment
- Do not dispose medication in the wastewater or household waste,
- ask your pharmacist how to dispose medicines you no longer use
- Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture and light
