Bet-CL Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to y...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bet-CL Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Bet-CL Cream 0.05%+1% Cream
Introduction
Bet-CL Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-...
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Uses of Bet-CL Cream
Skin infections
Side effects of Bet-CL Cream
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Thinning of skin
Skin peeling
How to use Bet-CL Cream
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 af...
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How Bet-CL Cream works
Bet-CL Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itc...
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Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Bet-CL Cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of s...
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If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Bet-CL Cream and consult your d...
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Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve ...
Adult: Topical: Apply twice daily. Recommended duration: Up to 2 wk (tinea corporis and tinea cruris) and 4 wk (tinea pedis). Max: 45 g/wk.
Child Dose
<17 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Betamethasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that prevents and reduce inflammation by depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and f...
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Precaution
Systemic absorption of betamethasone may result in suppression of the hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis; prolonged or excessive use may increase syst...
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