Betatop Cream
Betatop Cream is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that are used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It provides relief from skin redness, itching, and swelling. It removes dead skin cells and helps soften the skin.
Betatop Cream
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Betatop Cream is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that are used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It provides relief from skin redness, itching, and swelling. It removes dead skin cells and helps soften the skin.
Betatop Cream is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that are used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It provides relief from skin redness, itching, and swelling. It removes dead skin cells and helps soften the skin.
Betatop Cream should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label for instructions before use. It is for external use only. Avoid exceeding the prescribed dosage of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies to this medicine.
The common side effects of Betatop Cream include skin burning, itching, irritation, and redness at the application site. If these side effects or any other symptoms that you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any other disease. If your psoriasis worsens or you get pus-filled, elevated blisters beneath your skin, consult your doctor. If you experience blurred vision or other visual abnormalities, contact your doctor immediately. Do not use a large amount of ointment on large areas of the body for a long time (for example, every day for many weeks or months).
03Uses
Eczema
Psoriasis
04How To 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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
05How It Works
Betatop Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Salicylic Acid which treat eczema and psoriasis. Betamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine that breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Betamethasone into the skin.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Betatop Cream?
A: If you miss a dose of Betatop Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
07Benefits
In Eczema
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin swells and becomes dry, itchy, rough and red. Betatop Cream moisturizes the skin and helps reduce dryness and itchiness. It reduces swelling and redness at the affected area. Apply 1-2 times a day or as prescribed by your doctor. You might see an improvement in your skin after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.
08Side Effects
Burning sensation
Itching
Dry skin
Skin peeling
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betatop Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betatop Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
It is advisable to 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.
After you have applied Betatop Cream, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are in the treated area).
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by the doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you are using a moisturizer along with this preparation, apply the moisturizer first. Then, wait 10-15 minutes before applying the Betatop Cream.
Do not apply it to open wounds and cuts.
Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than normal while you are using Betatop Cream. Try to avoid sitting out in the sun and do not use sunbeds.
References
Sources and references
Malfitan VA. Betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid lotion for nonscalp dermatoses. Clin Ther. 1989;5(3):290-8. [Accessed on 2019] (online) Available from: View
Health Link: Betamethasone/Salicylic Acid – Topical. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2025] (online) Available from: View
Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid [EMC Label]. Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2018. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Betamethasone [EMC Label]. Uxbridge, Middlesex: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2017. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
