Betamethasone di-propionate 0.05 % Cream What Betamethasone di-propionate is used for: Betamethasone di-propionate belongs to a class of medicines known as” topical corticosteroids” that acts by reducing inflammation, itchiness and redness of the skin. It is used for the treatment of children and adults with skin problems, including psoriasis (a skin disease that causes scaly, itchy pink patches on the feet, scalp and hands), eczema (common skin disorder that causes the skin to become itchy and red), All types of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Do not use Betamethasone di-propionate: If you have an allergy to Betamethasone di-propionate, or any of the ingredients present in this product. If the package is ripped or has signs of tampering. If the expiry date mentioned on the medication box has passed. If you experience an allergic reaction or skin irritation upon use of this cream. If you may be suffering from other skin problems (e.g. genital itching, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox, acne, nappy rash, skin inflammation around the mouth, other skin infections or rosacea which is a skin problem that affects the face). The use of this medicine for other skin disorders may worsen your problem. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 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 cream 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 cream 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. Your doctor may recommend regular follow-ups to assess your psoriasis. Contact your doctor if you have psoriasis and your skin is getting worse or you are getting raised bumps filled with pus below the skin. Talk to your doctor immediately if you, or your child develop any vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). Make sure not to smoke or go near naked flames in order to prevent risk of severe burns. Contact of fabric (e.g. bedding, clothing, dressings) with this cream burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing fabric may decrease product build-up but does not totally remove it. Side effects that may occur with the use of oral or inhaled corticosteroids may also happen with topical corticosteroids. These side effects are more likely to happen in infants and children. Possible Side Effects: Possible side effects include allergic reactions, skin redness, stinging and burning, peeling, itching, blistering, thinning of the skin and red marks, swelling, rash, blurred vision, skin dryness, excessive hair growth, allergic skin reactions, inflammation of the hair follicles, skin darkening, other skin infections and skin inflammation around the mouth. Other medicines and Betamethasone di-propionate Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including topical products. How to use Betamethasone di-propionate: Adults Apply a thin layer of cream and gently massage it into the affected area and the surrounding skin areas twice a day (morning and evening). Children Recommended dose is the same as adults. Using an incorrect amount of this medicine or using it for a prolonged period of time may cause changes to your child’s hormones, which may rarely cause rounding of the face or a moon face, delayed development and growth, pressure build up in the brain area which can lead to bulging of the fontanelle (the soft spot in the top of the skull) in infants, constant headache and vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). In case this cream is used in children, make sure that it is not used for more than 5 days. Wash your hands before and after using the cream. Make sure to replace the cap on the tube after using the cream in order to avoid leakage of the medicine. Make sure to follow the directions mentioned on this leaflet unless recommended differently by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure. Make sure to keep the cream away from your eyes. Make sure not to apply the cream below a dressing (e.g. bandage or plaster) in order to prevent excessive absorption of the medicine and subsequent undesirable side effects. Do not apply a large amount of this cream on large body areas for a long period of time (e.g. on a daily basis for many weeks or months). Do not use this cream on your face for more than 5 days. Do not use this cream on skin wounds or on large areas of the skin or in skin folds (e.g. the back of the knee). How to store Betamethasone di-propionate: 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 cream 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 A valid prescription should be available upon delivery