Betnovate-N Cream

Betnovate-N Cream is a combination prescription medicine containing betamethasone valerate, a potent topical corticosteroid, together with neomycin sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis that are infected or at risk of secondary bacterial infection, where the corticosteroid reduces inflammation, redness, itching and swelling while the antibiotic component controls or prevents accompanying bacterial infection of the affected skin.

Because Betnovate-N Cream combines a potent steroid with an antibiotic, it requires an online consultation and prescription through DoctorOnCall before it can be dispensed, so a doctor can confirm the diagnosis, assess the risk of infection, and advise on the appropriate duration of use. Prolonged or inappropriate use of potent topical steroids can cause skin thinning and other side effects, so this cream should only be used under medical direction for as long as advised.

Betamethasone valerate is a potent topical corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by suppressing the release of inflammatory chemical mediators, decreasing capillary dilation, and reducing immune cell activity in the skin, which relieves redness, swelling and itching. Neomycin sulfate is a bactericidal antibiotic that works by binding to bacterial ribosomes and disrupting bacterial protein synthesis, which helps to treat or prevent bacterial infection in inflamed skin that is more vulnerable to being infected.

Apply a thin layer of Betnovate-N Cream to the affected skin area as directed by your prescribing doctor, usually once or twice daily, gently rubbing it in until absorbed. Only use it on the area of skin specifically advised by your doctor, avoid the eyes and mucous membranes, and wash your hands after application unless the hands are the area being treated.

The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by the prescribing doctor based on the severity and location of the skin condition; treatment with potent topical steroids is generally kept as short as possible, and continuous use beyond the period advised, especially on the face, skin folds, or in children, should be avoided unless specifically directed.

Use Betnovate-N Cream before the expiry date printed on the tube and carton, and do not use the product beyond this date.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, keep the tube tightly closed after use, and keep out of the reach of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to betamethasone, neomycin, or other aminoglycoside antibiotics
• Untreated bacterial, viral (including herpes, chickenpox), or fungal skin infections not covered by the antibiotic component
• Not for use on acne, rosacea, or perioral dermatitis
• Not for use on broken skin, leg ulcers, or widespread use over large areas without medical supervision
• Avoid use on the face, groin, or armpits for prolonged periods unless directed by a doctor

• Concurrent use with other topical corticosteroids should be avoided unless directed by a doctor
• Extensive or prolonged use may enhance systemic corticosteroid effects if used alongside oral or other systemic steroids
• Inform your doctor of any other topical or systemic medicines being used on or near the treated area

• Use exactly as prescribed and only on the skin area advised by your doctor
• Do not use for longer than the prescribed duration, even if symptoms improve
• Avoid applying to the face, groin, or skin folds unless specifically instructed
• Do not cover the treated area with airtight dressings unless advised by your doctor
• Return to your doctor for follow-up if the condition does not improve or worsens
• Do not share this cream with others, even if they have similar symptoms

Betnovate-N Cream is a prescription-only combination product intended for short-term use on infected or at-risk inflammatory skin conditions under medical supervision. Regular follow-up with your prescribing doctor is important to monitor the skin’s response and to reduce the risk of steroid-related side effects associated with prolonged or repeated use of potent topical corticosteroids.