BETAMETHASONE+UREA
About BETAMETHASONE+UREA
BETAMETHASONE+UREA belongs to the class of medications called ‘dermatological agents’ used to treat eczema and psoriasis. Eczema is a condition in which skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed due to external agents such as soaps, dyes, or other irritants. Psoriasis is an autoimmune (immune system attacks healthy cells) skin disorder in which the skin becomes scaly, swelled up and itchy.
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Urea. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory agent that blocks prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy). Urea is a keratolytic (removes dead tissue) and accelerates healing.
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is for external (skin) use only. You should use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of BETAMETHASONE+UREA are redness, burning or stinging sensation, inflamed hair follicles, itching and blistering at the site of application. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take BETAMETHASONE+UREA if you are allergic to any contents of it, or developed any skin irritation or other reaction to steroids in the past. Before taking BETAMETHASONE+UREA, inform your doctor if you have skin atrophy (thinning of the skin) at the treatment site, skin infections, diabetes, adrenal gland problems, liver problems and eye problems such as cataracts (clouding of the eye), or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye). BETAMETHASONE+UREA should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. BETAMETHASONE+UREA is not recommended for use in children below 13 years of age. BETAMETHASONE+UREA should be used with caution in elderly patients. BETAMETHASONE+UREA may not affect your ability to drive.
Uses of BETAMETHASONE+UREA
Medicinal Benefits
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis. It is a combination of two drugs: Betamethasone and Urea. Betamethasone can reduce inflammation and helps to relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching, whereas Urea accelerates healing. Thus, BETAMETHASONE+UREA can effectively improve your condition within 2 weeks of using this medicine. For the best results, you should exactly use for the duration prescribed by the doctor.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of BETAMETHASONE+UREA
- Redness at the application site
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Inflamed hair follicles
- Itching
- Blistering
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Eczema: Eczema is a skin inflammatory condition characterized by red and itchy rashes. The most common cause of eczema is allergies. Contact with soaps, dyes, chemicals or other irritants may trigger rashes. Avoiding the triggers helps to prevent flare-ups of eczema.
Psoriasis: Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by red, itchy and scaly rashes. This condition occurs when skin cells grow and build up rapidly resulting in scaly rashes. It is a chronic disease and doesn’t have a permanent cure. So, to avoid flare-ups of the disease, avoid triggers such as stress and cold.
FAQs
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Urea. Betamethasone is a steroid and anti-inflammatory agent that blocks prostaglandins production (chemical messengers that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy). Urea is a keratolytic (remove dead tissue) and accelerates healing.
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is for topical use (for skin) only. Do not use BETAMETHASONE+UREA on the face and avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth and genitals. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using BETAMETHASONE+UREA unless advised by the doctor. Please do not use it on larger areas and for prolonged periods unless prescribed by the doctor.
The common side-effects of BETAMETHASONE+UREA are redness, burning or stinging sensation, inflamed hair follicles, itching and blistering at the site of application. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
BETAMETHASONE+UREA should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, adrenal gland problems, skin infections, liver problems, eye problems such as cataract (clouding of the eye) and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) medicine can worsen the above conditions.
BETAMETHASONE+UREA is not recommended to treat diaper rash or redness. However, please consult a doctor before using BETAMETHASONE+UREA in children.
Inform your doctor before using any medications while using BETAMETHASONE+UREA. If the doctor prescribes other skin creams or ointments along with BETAMETHASONE+UREA, you should maintain an interval of at least 30 min between the two medications.
