Betamethasone
Ointment
Chemical
Name: BETAMETHASONE (bay-ta-METH-a-sone)
Common
Betamethasone Ointment
uses
This
medicine is a corticosteroid used to reduce
itching, redness, and swelling associated with
many skin conditions.
Before using
Betamethasone Ointment
INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
prednisone (or similar medicines). Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Betamethasone Ointment
Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: apply a
small amount of medicine to the affected area.
Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly
distributed. Wash your hands after applying this
medicine, unless your hands are part of treated
area. DO NOT BANDAGE OR WRAP the affected area
unless directed otherwise by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from
heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, apply it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule.
Betamethasone Ointment
Cautions
IF YOUR
SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE WITHIN A FEW DAYS, or if
they become worse, check with your doctor. DO
NOT USE THIS MEDICINE longer than the time
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other
skin conditions at a later time. DO NOT GET THIS
MEDICINE in your eyes. IF THIS MEDICINE WAS
PRESCRIBED TO TREAT THE DIAPER AREA OF A CHILD,
avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic
pants. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible
Betamethasone Ointment
side effects
CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience skin thinning and discoloration,
itching, burning, redness, or swelling not
present before using this medicine. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use
our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much
Betamethasone Ointment
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Additional
Betamethasone Ointment
information
DO NOT
SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for
other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out
of the reach of children.
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