Beloderm ointment 0.05% 40gr

Beloderm ointment user manual

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Composition

1 g of ointment contains
Active substance: betamethasone (in the form of dipropionate) - 0.640 mg, which corresponds to 0.500 mg of betamethasone;
Excipients: mineral oil, petroleum jelly.

Description

Cream for external use: white, homogeneous cream, without mechanical inclusions.
Ointment for external use: white, translucent, homogeneous ointment.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Glucocorticosteroid for topical application.

Pharmacological properties

Beloderm ointment is a glucocorticosteroid for external use. Has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anti-allergic, vasoconstrictive, antiexudative and antiproliferative action.
When applied to the surface of the skin, the drug has a quick and strong effect in the inflammatory focus, reducing the severity of objective symptoms (erythema, edema, lichenification) and subjective sensations (itching, irritation, pain).

Indications for use

Conditions that respond to therapy with topical corticosteroids, including:
    atopic dermatitis / neurodermatitis
    allergic contact dermatitis
    eczema (various forms)
    contact dermatitis (including professional) and other non-allergic dermatitis (including sun and radiation dermatitis)
    reactions to insect bites
    psoriasis
    bullous dermatoses
    discoid lupus erythematosus
    lichen planus
    exudative erythema multiforme
    itching of various etiologies

Contraindications fof Beloderm ointment

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone or to any of the auxiliary components of the drug.
Tuberculosis of the skin, skin manifestations of syphilis, chickenpox, viral, bacterial and fungal skin infections, skin post-vaccination reactions, open wounds, trophic ulcers, rosacea, vulgar acne, swelling of the skin and subcutaneous structures, children under 6 months of age.

Pregnancy and lactation

Local use of Beloderm ointment in pregnant women is allowed in cases where the intended benefit to the mother exceeds the risk to the fetus. In such cases, the use of the drug should be short and limited to small areas of skin.
During the period of breastfeeding, Beloderm ointment can be used according to strict indications, but the drug should not be applied to the skin of the breast before feeding.

Use in Pediatrics

Beloderm ointment can be given to children from 6 months with caution and for as short a time as possible. Do not apply the drug under the bandages and, especially under plasticized diapers, as this increases the absorption of the drug and increases the risk of side effects.

Dosing and Administration

Outwardly.
Beloderm (ointment for external use) is applied to the affected area of ​​the skin with a thin layer twice a day, lightly rubbing. On areas with more dense skin (for example, elbows, palms and feet), as well as places from which the drug is easily washed, Beloderm can be applied more often. The duration of continuous treatment is usually not more than 4 weeks. To prevent relapse in the treatment of chronic diseases, therapy should continue for some time after the disappearance of all symptoms. During the year, repeated therapy is possible.
Beloderm in the form of a cream for external use is used for acute therapy, incl. wetting skin lesions. Beloderm in the form of ointment for external use is intended for the therapy of subacute and chronic dermatoses, incl. dry, lichenic and flaky lesions, or in cases where the occlusive effect of the ointment is necessary.

Side effect

As a rule, they have a weak character.
Rarely, as with other glucocorticosteroids, a hypersensitivity reaction (itching, burning or redness), acne-like changes, hypopigmentation, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, telangiectasia, secondary skin infections may develop.
In case of a hypersensitivity reaction or side effects, therapy should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

Overdose

With prolonged continuous use of the drug, especially in children, on extensive skin surfaces, when applied to the skin with impaired integrity or when used under an occlusive dressing, it is possible to develop side effects associated with suppression and insufficiency of the function of the adrenal cortex.
Treatment: it is recommended to cancel the drug and, if necessary, to carry out symptomatic treatment.

Interaction with other drugs

The interactions of the preparation Beloderm ointments for external use with other drugs are unknown.

special instructions for Beloderm ointment

It is not recommended long-term external application of the drug on the face skin, since it is possible to develop rosacea, perioral dermatitis and acne.
The drug should not be used in the eye area due to the likelihood of getting the drug on the mucous membrane, which can contribute to the development of cataracts, glaucoma, fungal infections of the eye and exacerbation of herpetic infection. Some areas of the body, such as axillary cavities, inguinal folds, where there is a kind of natural occlusion, are more susceptible to the risk of streaking, so the use of the drug in these areas of the skin should be short-lived.
When developing fungal or bacterial infections on the skin, additional use of an antibacterial or antifungal agent is necessary.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms

Data on the adverse effects of Beloderm ointment on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms are not available.

Form of issue

Cream for external use 0,05%
Ointment for external use 0,05%
For 15 g and 30 g in aluminum tubes. The tube opening is protected by a membrane. To close the tuba a polyethylene lid with a thread and a pin is used. The tube is placed in a cardboard box together with instructions for use.

Storage conditions

At a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children!

Shelf life

Cream for external use: 4 years.
Ointment for external use: 4 years.
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package!

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

You don't need a prescription to buy Beloderm ointment.