Betamethasone Ointment: instruction for use

Skin diseases are currently widespread that disrupt its structure and integrity.And if you do not take timely measures, the disease can become chronic.To effectively treat a variety of skin conditions, Betamethasone ointment is used.It is a glucocorticoid hormone preparation of synthetic origin with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action.The components of the drug are salicylic acid and betamethasone dipropionate.Form release: tubes of 5-15 grams.

Contents:

• Pharmacological effects
• Application
• Side effects
• interaction with other drugs
• Contraindications

Pharmacological effects

Components Betamethasone resists fungal diseases and inflammatory processes.The anti-inflammatory effect is enhanced by the fluoride content in it.The drug in its effect on the skin exceeds the effect of hydrocortisone treatment and has a similarity with prednisolone.Ointment reduces the level of inflammatory fluid in the tissues, eliminates swelling, reduces the permeability of blood vessels, improves microcirculation.Has anti-allergic properties.

The main active substance - hormone glucocorticoid - accelerates the healing process, slowing down side effects.Component - salicylic acid - softens the skin, facilitates the removal of coarsened areas.

For therapeutic treatment, the ointment is especially suitable for patients with dry skin, as it forms a protective water-repellent layer on the surface.

Application

ointment is used to treat skin diseases such as: zkzemy, any type of dermatoses, lichens, prurigo Gajda, urticaria, neurodermatitis, eritrodermity and other skin infections.The drug creates a good effect in the therapeutic treatment of psoriasis under the scalp.When herpes dry, scaly lesions and other inflammatory treatment dermatologist assigned individually for each patient and may last 2-6 weeks, depending on the level of skin lesions and the severity of the disease.

When treating the ointment in a circular motion gently rubbed into the skin several times a day( 2-6 times).Rub the product more effectively into the damp skin.If desired, you can apply a waterproof bandage.The presence of an inflammatory process and the use of an airtight dressing can increase the amount of absorption.With a consequent reduction in the focus of damage, eliminating edema and itching, apply the drug only once a day.

children and adult patients for the treatment of facial skin to apply ointment is recommended for no longer than five days.Long-term treatment should be provided to control the function of the hypothalamic-adrenal system, in diabetics - to monitor the level of sugar in the urine.During application, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.Betamethasone is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of erythroderma.Side effects

Prolonged exposure Ointment reduces the body's defense response against infection and leads to various side effects.On the surface of the skin can occur inflammatory lesions, hyperpigmentation, acne, excessive sweating.Perhaps some delay in wound healing.

When applied in large doses the drug can cause burning, intense itching at the site of skin lesions, dryness and flaking.When overdoses are sometimes observed nausea, insomnia, agitation, pressure may increase.

Interaction with other drugs

Two or more medicinal products are used for hanging the effectiveness of treatment.The ingredients must be selected correctly.Inductors of microsomal liver enzymes slow the action of the drug Betamethasone.Estrogens and birth control pills, as well as cardiac glycosides, increase the drug effect.

Contraindications

For short-term use, the main barrier is only the hypersensitivity of the body to the drug.For long-term use, it is contraindicated to use Betamethasone in the presence of the following diseases: severe form of hypertension, varicose veins, active skin tuberculosis, hypertrichosis, diabetes mellitus, neuropsychic disorder and some types of acute infectious diseases.It is not recommended for use in fungal and bacterial infections, perianal and anogenital itching.

Do not use for long periods of time in high concentrations.In pregnancy, use only in case of severe illness and according to strict indications of the treating doctor.Contraindicated in eclampsia, placenta damage.Breastfeeding mothers during treatment should abandon breastfeeding or from the use of Betamethasone, because drugs may be present in breast milk.

Betamethasone ointment should be used under the supervision of a dermatologist, since the risk of different side effects is great.