Betnovate
Betnovate is betamethasone 0.1% cream, a corticosteroid applied to eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis to calm itching, redness and swelling; packs of 5 to 12.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone
- Route
- Topical
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 0.1%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Eczema · Dermatitis · Psoriasis
- Therapeutic Class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological Class
- Topical Steroid
- Minor Side Effects
- Skin thinning, Redness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Burning sensation, Itching
- Dosage Forms
- Cream
- Administration Route
- Topical
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- Days
- Duration
- Limited duration
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool area.
- Age Restrictions
- Paediatric use requires supervision.
What you will receive
Betnovate is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Betnovate.
- The same active ingredient (Betamethasone) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Betnovate strength and pack sizes can I order?
Betnovate contains betamethasone. The pack contains generic betamethasone cream, not the original Betnovate. The 0.1% cream comes in packs of 5, 7, 9 or 12. Larger packs cost less per cream.
Is Betnovate delivery to Hong Kong discreet?
The pack contains generic betamethasone cream, not the original Betnovate. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking.
What is another name for betamethasone?
Betnovate, Celestone and Diprolene are brand names of betamethasone, which is also sold as Betaderm, Betnesol, Celestoderm and Diprosone. Here, betamethasone can be bought online as generic Betnovate, and also as betamethasone tubes. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Betnovate take to work?
Itch is usually the first thing to ease, with redness and scaling settling after it. Courses run for roughly one to two weeks, and the cream is stopped once the skin looks calm.
Can I use Betnovate cream on my face?
Yes, but keep it brief and away from the eyes. The eyelids and the thin skin under the eye take up steroid quickly, and that is where thinning and fine visible veins appear first. Facial flares are usually treated for the shortest time that works.
Will Betnovate thin my skin?
It can, when it is used for weeks at a stretch, in skin folds, or under a dressing. Thinning shows up as shiny, fragile skin, easy bruising, stretch marks and small visible blood vessels. A short course over a small area gives the skin little chance to thin.
Can children use Betnovate cream?
Yes. A child's skin lets more of the steroid through than an adult's, so a child's flare is usually treated over a small area for a short spell. Growth can slow with months of continuous use.
Does Betnovate work on the scalp?
Cream is awkward to part through hair, so scalp patches are usually treated with a lotion or gel that reaches the skin more easily. Betnovate cream suits the hairline and other bare patches of skin.
About Betnovate
What Betnovate treats
Betnovate is a cream containing betamethasone 0.1%, one of the stronger corticosteroid creams. Spread on a flare of eczema, contact dermatitis or psoriasis, it damps down the inflammation behind the itch, redness, heat and scaling. The cream quiets the skin without removing whatever set it off: if the new washing powder, wool jumper or run of stress is still around, the flare can return as soon as you stop. Eczema itself is long-term and has no cure; a steroid cream is one part of keeping it quiet.
From fingertip to first joint
Squeeze out a line of cream from the tip of your finger to the first joint. That much covers an area about twice the size of your hand, and once rubbed in it should leave the skin glossy rather than white. Once or twice a day is enough, and extra layers add nothing. Arms and legs cope with it well. On the face, in the armpits and groin and behind the knees the skin soaks up far more steroid, so patches there get shorter spells. Keep it out of the eyes and mouth, wash your hands afterwards unless they are the patch, and leave the area uncovered, since a plaster or cling film drives more steroid into the body. Cap the tube and keep it out of strong sunlight.
Skin changes to expect
Stinging, burning or itching where the cream goes is common early on and usually fades as the flare settles. After a week or two, some people notice thinning of the treated skin, stretch marks, spots, more facial hair, little bumps around the mouth, or areas of lighter or darker colour; the longer the cream is used, the likelier these become. A child's skin takes up more steroid, and months of continuous use can slow growth, so short spells over small areas are preferred. If the patch turns hot, swollen, weepy or painful, an infection has set in and the cream will not clear it. Swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing or a spreading rash after applying needs emergency help.
Betnovate or the betamethasone tube?
Both hold betamethasone at 0.1% and are applied in the same way. Betamethasone is sold as 0.1% tubes under the ingredient's own name; Betnovate is the brand name most people search for. The choice comes down to which name you want on the box.
Sources
- Betamethasone Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Eczema (contact dermatitis): Symptoms, causes, types & treatment — National Eczema Association