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Overview
BETNOVATE-C CRM is a Schedule H drug.BETNOVATE-C CRM is composed of: CLIOQUINOL (3 %W/W), BETAMETHASONE (0.1 %W/W), CHLOROCRESOL (0.1 %W/W)
Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is used in the treatmentof skin infections, fungal infections and bacterial infections of external ear. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called ashydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. It may be combined with a steroid (to reduce inflammation) or an antibacterial agent (to reduce bacterial infection).Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a combinedanti-infective and cortisone-like medicine. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical preparation is used to treat infections of the skin and to help provide relief from the redness, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems
Betamethasone is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Betamethasone is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Usage
CLIOQUINOL is generally used to treat: Deep Skin Infection, Fungal Infection, Bacterial Infection, Tinea PedisBETAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Allergy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for BETNOVATE-C CRM and its Constituents
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Inform your doctor if you are going to undergo thyroid or urine tests as it may interfere with test results.
- Do not use the clioquinol for more than prescribed duration to avoid toxicity. Clioquinol skin application may affect the results of thyroid function tests for iodine content and ferric chloride test of phenylketonuria.
- Tell your doctor before using clioquinol if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Clioquinol should not be used formore than 1 week. If your skin problem does not improve in 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
- Clioquinol should not be used to treat large areas of the skin or large openskin lesions. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
- Clioquinol may turn yellow in color when exposed to air. It may stainclothing, skin, hair, and nails yellow. Avoid getting clioquinol on your clothing since bleaching may not remove the stain.Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you areusing clioquinol. The results of some tests may be affected by clioquinol.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin thinning, skin infection, diabetes, increased eye pressure, cataract, circulation disorder, immune disorder, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, positive TB skin test, recently vaccinated, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes, mouth.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CLIOQUINOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
BETAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Body ItchingRare Side-Effects
CLIOQUINOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body DiscolorationTechnical Classification
CLIOQUINOL is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSBETAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
Available Alternatives for BETNOVATE-C CRM
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| BETNOVATE-C CRM | INR 36.5 for 30 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| BACTODERM N 0.12%W/W/0.5%W/W/01%W/W CRM | INR 18.11 for 20 GM CREAM | CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.12 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W |
| CHLOROCRESOL | CHLOROCRESOL | |
| CLOBID NM OINT | INR 100 for 15 GM OINTMENT | MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W |
| CLONATE-G CRM | INR 33 for 15 GM CREAM | CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W |
| DERMOCRAT PLUS CRM | INR 46 for 20 GM CREAM | MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W |
| MEGASPAN CRM | INR 41.98 for 15 GM CREAM | MICONAZOLE 2.0 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 %, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 % |
| MYCODERM CRM CRM | INR 55 for 15 GM | CLOTRIMAZOLE 1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.028 %W/W |
| PENTADERM CRM | INR 32 for 5 GM CREAM | CLOTRIMAZOLE 1.0 %, CHLOROCRESOL , NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 % |
| QUISS FORTE CRM | INR 28.37 for 5 GM CREAM | CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, TOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG |
| TIGBODERM CRM | INR 64 for 15 GM CREAM | TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %W/W, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| TOPISONE CRM | INR 56 for 15 GM CREAM | CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W |
| TOPISONE M CRM | INR 75 for 15 GM CREAM | MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W |