Betnovate

Betnovate Lotion (Betamethasone Valerate) is used to treat inflammatory skin disorders which are either infected or likely to become infected. Conditions it is prescribed to treat include eczema, contact dermatitis, discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), psoriasis, infected insect bites, genital or perianal intertrigo and other related conditions.

Betamethasone Valerate is type of medicine called a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the skin happens due to the irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful. This lotion prevents the release of inflammatory substances, thereby relieving swelling and redness caused by skin conditions.

Betnovate Lotion (Betamethasone Valerate) is applied directly to the affected area, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You must consult your doctor, and ask him or her how often you need to apply it. Your doctor will decide how often application is required, as well as how long treatment is required for. This decision is usually based on the severity of the condition being treated. Therefore, it is essential to follow the instructions of your doctor.

Some side effects of Betnovate Lotion (Betamethasone Valerate) include:

• Thinning of the skin
• Changes in skin pigmentation
• Stretch marks
• Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis)
• Slight widening of the veins in the skin, especially the face