Betamethasone/Clioquinol 0.1/3 Percent Cream - 30gm Tube

Generic Betamethasone 3% Cream contains 1% w/w of Betamethasone and 3% w/w of Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) as its main active ingredient. This medication is a corticosteroid and is used to reduce symptoms such as swelling, redness, or irritation of the surface of the skin that can be caused by the following conditions:

• Eczema

• Prurigo nodularis

• Psoriasis

• Lichen simplex chronicus

• Lichen planus

• Seborrhoeic dermatitis

• Skin rash due to allergy

• Allergic reaction to insect bites

• Prickly heat

• Anal and genital intertrigo

• Otitis Externa

All the health and medical information provided over here is for general purposes only. We in no way can match up to the expertise and judgement of your healthcare provider. Therefore, we would recommend you to always consult your doctor first before taking any drug or medication, to certify the safety and efficacy of it on you.

Before you buy Generic Betamethasone 3% Cream, make sure you are not allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredients. If you are purchasing the cream online, read the entire label of the specific product you are buying, including the inactive ingredients of the medication, to prevent an allergic reaction.

Please do not put this medication inside your eye, as it may cause glaucoma or cataracts.

If this medicine is used in large quantities for prolonged periods of time, it may be absorbed through the skin into your bloodstream and result in the following symptoms:

• Stretch marks

• Appearance of blood vessels under the skin

• Changes in skin color

• Thinning of the skin

• Rounding of the face or weight gain

• It can cause nerve damage if used along with an occlusive dressing

Some of the most common side effects caused by Betamethasone 3% cream are:

• Burning

• Itching

• Redness

• Skin thinning

• Stinging feeling on the skin

• Pain in the affected area

Some more serious side effects of Betamethasone 3% cream are: 

• A severe allergic reaction: breathing problems, racing heart, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face and tongue, trouble swallowing, throat tightness, itching, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, stomach cramps, joint pain

• Reduced adrenal function: nausea, vomiting, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, low blood pressure

• Cushing’s syndrome: rounded face, rosiness, weight gain on the upper body, thick pad of fat behind the neck, thinning of skin, acne, tiredness, weakness, depressed mood, anxiety, kidney stones, sleep issues, unusual hair growth

• High blood sugar: more thirst than usual, increased urination, increased hunger, tiredness, sick feeling in the stomach, confusion, fruity smell in breath

• Vision problems: cloudy or foggy vision, near-sightedness, changes in how you see colors, issues with glare, loss of vision, eye pain or redness, severe headache, vomiting, vision halos

• Skin reaction: contact dermatitis, inflamed hair follicles, swelling or burning on the skin, bumps or blisters on the skin, rash around the mouth, lightening of skin color, bumps or blister formation, skin thinning, itching, dryness, cracking of the skin, scaly skin, stretch marks, heat rash, sweat rash caused by blocked sweat glands

• Slowed growth in children: stunted height, malnourished look, slow weight gain, etc.

• This medication is to be taken exactly as prescribed to you by your doctor. It is to be applied topically. Do not ingest the medication.

• Do not apply it to any other part of your body, as it may cause adverse effects.