Betasalic Ointment (20gm) For Psoriasis, Eczema, Allergic Skin Diseases

INTRODUCTION ABOUT BETASALIC OINTMENT

BETASALIC OINTMENT is a combination of Betamethasone and Salicylic acid which belongs to the group of medicines called Topical Corticosteroids and Keratolytic agents respectively. It is used to manage subacute and chronic hyperkeratotic and dry skin diseases which respond to external topical steroid therapy. These conditions include psoriasis, keratosis palmaris et plantaris (keratinisation of the palm of the hand and the sole of the foot), chronic eczema or allergic skin diseases, endogenous eczema/atopic dermatitis, seborrhoeic eczema, dyshidrosis lemellosa sicca (itching, dry, squamous vesicles on palms of the hand, sides of fingers or foot-soles), lichen planus, lichen simplex and ichthyosis.

Before using BETASALIC OINTMENT your doctor may want to check your management regularly if you have a skin condition called psoriasis, or if you are having any raised bumps filled with pus under your skin. You are not recommended to smoke or go near naked flames while using BETASALIC OINTMENT as it may cause serious fire hazards. BETASALIC OINTMENT during pregnancy and lactation should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the foetus. Consult your doctor before using.

BETASALIC OINTMENT is not recommended in children under 1 year of age. Consult your doctor before using. It should be used with caution in elderly people. The common side effects of using BETASALIC OINTMENT are pruritus, local skin burning and skin pain. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms bothers or persists for a longer duration.

USES OF BETASALIC OINTMENT

It is used to manage various skin condition such as :

• Psoriasis
• Keratosis palmaris et plantaris
• Chronic eczema or allergic skin diseases
• Endogenous eczema/atopic dermatitis
• Seborrhoeic eczema
• Dyshidrosis lemellosa sicca (itching, dry, squamous vesicles on palms of the hand, sides of fingers or foot-soles)
• Lichen planus and lichen simplex
• Ichthyosis

HOW BETASALIC OINTMENT WORKS

BETASALIC OINTMENT is a combination of Betamethasone and Salicylic acid. Betamethasone works by blocking the production of certain inflammatory mediators called prostaglandins in the body and thus reduces the redness and swelling. It has anti-inflammatory proteins which are responsible for removing the scaly layers of the skin and reduces the redness and itchiness caused by the various skin problems. Salicylic acid manages the skin lesions by peeling the outer layer of the skin and helps to re-establish the normal skin by removing the dead skin. It also promotes the fast absorption of betamethasone into the skin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply BETASALIC OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply thin layer of this medicine on the affected area. Managed areas on the face need not be covered with a plaster or bandage. Avoid applying this medicine around your eyes, including eyelids, nose and mouth. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of infection.