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- Betameson Ointment contains Betamethasone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems like eczema (patches of rough and scaly skin with blisters), psoriasis (scales and itchy dry patches due to the build-up of skin cells), and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).
- Do not smoke or go near naked flames after applying Betameson Ointment, as it is inflammable. Betameson Ointment is not recommended to use in patients having several skin conditions like acne, severe flushing of skin on and around the nose (rosacea), spotty red rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), itching around the back passage or private parts, infected skin, and itchy skin which is not inflamed.
- Before using Betameson Ointment, inform your doctor if you have a chronic leg ulcer, psoriasis, or infection of the skin. Betameson Ointment should be used with caution among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Betameson Ointment is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age.
- The most common side effects of using Betameson Ointment are application site reactions like the feeling of burning, pain, irritation, or itching. Contact your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen.
Betameson Ointment (Betamethasone 0.05%)Â is indicated for Atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, and other inflammatory and itchy manifestations of severe or resistant corticosteroid-responsive dermatitis.