Betnovate-N Cream

Betnovate-N Cream is a combination skin medicine that contains betamethasone (a corticosteroid) and neomycin (an antibiotic). It is used to treat various skin conditions that involve redness, swelling, itching, and bacterial infection. Doctors often prescribe it for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and infected skin rashes. The cream helps reduce inflammation while also stopping the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin.

Uses of Betnovate-N Cream

• Eczema and dermatitis with bacterial infection

• Psoriasis with secondary infection

• Red, itchy, and swollen skin patches

• Other inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacteria

Benefits of Betnovate-N Cream

• Provides quick relief from itching, redness, and irritation

• Controls bacterial growth to prevent infection from spreading

• Helps the skin heal faster and restores comfort

• Effective for mixed conditions where inflammation and infection occur together

Possible Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as:

• Burning or stinging at the application site

• Skin dryness or thinning (with prolonged use)

• Irritation or rash

• Increased hair growth or changes in skin color (rare)

If you notice severe irritation or allergic reactions, stop use and consult your doctor.

How It Works

• Betamethasone reduces inflammation, swelling, and itching by suppressing the body’s immune response in the affected area.

• Neomycin kills bacteria by stopping their growth.
  Together, they treat both the infection and the associated skin irritation.

How to Use

• Clean and dry the affected area before applying.

• Apply a thin layer of the cream once or twice daily, or as directed by your doctor.

• Do not cover with airtight bandages unless told to do so.

• Wash hands thoroughly after application (unless hands are being treated).

Safety Advice

• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and open wounds.

• Do not use longer than prescribed, as long-term steroid use may harm the skin.

• Inform your doctor if you have viral, fungal, or tuberculosis-related skin conditions before applying.

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use only under medical guidance.

• Not recommended for children unless prescribed.

Missed Dose
If you forget to apply the cream, use it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one. Do not apply more than the recommended amount.