Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea

Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that effectively treats psoriasis. It helps to manage the symptoms of psoriasis and eczema by reducing redness, itchiness, and swelling. It also keeps the skin moist and removes dead cells for rapid healing.

Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include burning, itching, irritation and redness at the application site.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

• Eczema
• Psoriasis

Eczema
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin swells and becomes dry, itchy, rough and red. Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea moisturizes the skin and helps reduce dryness and itchiness. It also reduces swelling and redness at the affected area. Apply Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea 1-2 times a day or as prescribed by your doctor. You might see an improvement in your skin after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling or irritation. It also moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea. Use it atleast 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see change in your skin appearance after few weeks.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dermavate MF

• Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea is a combination of four medicines: Betamethasone, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Urea which treat eczema and psoriasis. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Urea are keratolytic medicines which break down keratin clumps, remove dead skin cells and soften the skin. They also enhance the absorption of Betamethasone into the skin.

• Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis and eczema.
• It is advisable to apply it once a day. For best effect, leave it on during the day if you have applied it in the morning, or overnight if you have used it in the evening.
• Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
• Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
• If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea.
• Do not apply this medicine to your face unless your doctor has asked you to. If you have been told to use it on your face, be careful not to get any preparation near your eyes, and do not use it for longer periods of time than you have been advised.
• Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Betamethasone + Lactic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Urea. Try to avoid sitting out in the sun and do not use sunbeds.
• Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.

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Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1047-1065.