Betasalic S Ointment
Salt Composition
Betamethasone (0.05% w/w) + Salicylic Acid (3% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Betasalic S Ointment is a prescription medicine used to treat eczema and psoriasis, providing relief from redness, itching, and swelling.
Dosage Form
Ointment
Introduction
Betasalic S Ointment is a combination of Betamethasone and Salicylic Acid, used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is for external use only.
Directions for Use
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 gently massage the ointment.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Burning Itching Irritation Redness at the application site
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
Pregnancy Warning
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease.
How it works
Betasalic S Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Salicylic Acid. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin.
Quick Tips
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. If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Betasalic S Ointment. After you have applied Betasalic S Ointment, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area). Do not apply this medicine to your face unless your doctor has asked you to. Do not apply it on open wounds and cuts. Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Betasalic S Ointment. 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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