Valnac Cream 20gm 0.10% - Generic Equivalent (Betamethasone Valerate)

Chemical Name:  Betamethasone valerate Cream ( bay-ta-METH-a-sone VAL-er-ate)

Betamethasone Cream refers to a category of drugs called long-acting corticosteroid and also having glucocorticoid activity. This is intended for the prevention of allergic disorders with immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties. Relieves swelling, scratching, pruritic and redness in different skin conditions and also manage autoimmune disorder too. It functions by blocking the release of agents like prostaglandins and leukotrienes etc. that induce inflammation in the body.

Directions

• Betamethasone Cream is intended for external usage only and can be used as prescribed by your doctor. 
• Before adding a thin layer of the medication, you would usually wash and dry the infected region. Prevent touch with the head, nose or lips. 
• If you inadvertently get it in these places, clean it off with plenty of water. Stop coating the affected region with airtight dressings, such as bandages, until advised by your healthcare physician.

Cautions

• Betamethasone cream should never be used in infants under the care of a specialist. Kids are more likely to take large doses of medicinal hormones from the head. Uptake of steroids in infants can trigger adverse side effects or disrupt development with tight-term usage. 
• Talk to your doctor if you are afraid that your child may not develop at a normal rate when you are taking Betamethasone cream for long time.
• The usage of the medication can cause discomfort and burning sensation at the site of application. They are brief, so they typically go out over time. But, whether they continue or intensify, please let the doctor know.
• Make sure to contact the doctor first while you are parenting

Side effects

Avoid using - Betamethasone cream, and contact your doctor immediately if you have a significant side effect like:

• Itching on applied site, dry skin, redness, flushing,tightening skin.
• Skin irritation, soreness of skin, Unusual warm skin. etc.