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Active ingredients
Betamethasone
Release form
Ointment
Composition
1 g: Betamethasone dipropionate 640 mcg, which corresponds to the content of betamethasone 500 mcg. Auxiliary substances: mineral oil, petroleum jelly.
Pharmacological effect
GKS for external use. It has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anti-allergic, vasoconstrictor, anti-exudative and anti-proliferative effect. When applied to the skin surface, the drug has a quick and strong effect in the inflammation focus, reducing the severity of objective symptoms (erythema, swelling, lichenification) and subjective sensations (itch, itching, itching, edema, and itching). ).
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Beloderm not provided.
Indications
Conditions in which topical GCS therapy is effective, including: - atopic dermatitis; - neurodermatitis; - allergic contact dermatitis; - eczema (various forms); - contact dermatitis (including professional); - non-allergic dermatitis ( including sun and radiation dermatitis); - reactions to insect bites; - psoriasis; - bullous dermatosis; - discoid lupus erythematosus; - lichen planus; - exudative erythema multiforme; - pruritus of various etiologies.
Contraindications
- tuberculosis of the skin; - skin manifestations of syphilis; - chicken pox; - viral, bacterial and fungal infections of the skin; - skin post-vaccination reactions; - open wounds; - trophic ulcers; - rosacea; - acne vulgaris; - tumors of the skin and subcutaneous structures; - Children up to 6 months; - Hypersensitivity to betamethasone or to any of the auxiliary components of the drug.
Precautionary measures
Do not exceed recommended doses.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Use of the drug Beloderm in pregnant women is allowed in cases where the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the risk to the fetus. In such cases, the use of the drug should be short and limited to small areas of the skin. During breastfeeding, the use of the drug is possible according to strict indications, but the drug should not be applied to the skin of the breast before feeding.
Dosage and administration
The drug is intended for external use only. Cream or ointment for external use is applied to the affected skin with a thin layer 2 times / day, slightly rubbing. On areas with denser skin (for example, elbows, palms and feet), as well as places from which the drug is easily erased, the drug can be applied more often.The duration of continuous treatment is usually no more than 4 weeks. In order to prevent a recurrence in the treatment of chronic diseases, therapy should continue for some time after all symptoms disappear. During the year, repeated courses of therapy are possible. The cream for external use is used for the treatment of acute, in t. h oozing lesions of the skin. The ointment for external use is intended for the treatment of sub-acute and chronic dermatosis, including dry, lichenized, and flaky lesions, or in cases where an occlusive ointment effect is necessary.
Side effects
Side effects are usually mild. Dermatological reactions: rarely - hypersensitivity reactions (itching, burning, hyperemia), acne-like changes, hypopigmentation, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, telangiectasia, secondary infections of the skin. When hypersensitivity reactions or side reactions develop the drug should be withdrawn.
Overdose
With prolonged continuous use of the drug, especially in children, on large surfaces of the skin, when applied to the skin with impaired integrity or when used under an occlusive dressing, side effects associated with the suppression and insufficiency of the adrenal cortex may develop. the need to prescribe symptomatic therapy.
Interaction with other drugs
The interaction of the drug Beloderm with other drugs is unknown.
special instructions
Not recommended long-term use of the drug on the skin of the face, because rosacea, perioral dermatitis and acne may develop. The drug should not be used in the eye area, due to the likelihood of the drug on the mucous membrane, which may contribute to the development of cataracts, glaucoma, fungal infections of the eye and exacerbation of herpes infection. Some areas of the body such as axillary cavities, inguinal folds, where there is a natural occlusion, are more at risk of developing striae, therefore, the use of the drug in these areas of the skin should be short-lived. zvitii fungal or bacterial infections of the skin, you need to use an additional antibacterial or antifungal sredstva.Ispolzovanie in pediatriiPreparat can be used in children from 6 months with caution and for the shortest period of time. Do not use the drug for dressings and, especially for plasticized diapers, becausethis enhances the absorption of the drug and increases the risk of side effects. Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and control mechanisms There are no data on the adverse effects of the drug Beloderm on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms.