Betnovate-1/5 TM
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Active ingredients: betamethasone valerate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BETNOVATE 1/5 betamethasone 0.2mg/g (as valerate) cream tubeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 23 APRIL 2004 : Eczema includiing: atopic, infantile, stasis and discoid eczemas. Besnier's (flexural) prurigo. Otitis externa. Neurodermatoses including lichen simplex, lichen planus. Seborrheic dermatitis, contact sensitivity reactions and allergies.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Cream
- Topical
- A soft white cream with an odour faintly of chlorocresol. Free from visible foreign contamination.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100g pack
- 2g sample pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient betamethasone valerate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
