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Introduction
Expert Advice
-For external use only.
-Apply fatty ointment and cream ointment as a thin layer to the affected areas.
-Apply as advised by your healthcare provider.
-Wash and dry area gently before application.
-Rub lightly. Apply dressing to the applied area only if needed.
-Contact your healthcare provider if no improvement is seen or the condition is worsening.
-Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds.
-Do not use for long time around genital, rectal and other sensitive parts.
-Exposure of affected areas to direct sunlight must be avoided.
-The duration of use should be less than 12 weeks in adults and less than 4 weeks in children.
-If the skin dries out excessively during treatment with cream or lotion, a change should be made to one of the formulations with a higher fat content i.e. ointment or fatty ointment.
Indications
This medicine is used to treat endogenous eczema (an inherent tendency to develop dermatitis on the skin), including atopic dermatitis (a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It is chronic and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever) and neurodermatitis (a skin condition that starts with an itchy patch of skin. Scratching makes it even itchier). It is also indicated for the treatment of contact dermatitis (a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it), degenerative, dyshidrotic (skin condition in which blisters develop on the soles of your feet and/or the palms of your hands. The blisters are usually itchy and may be filled with fluid) and vulvar (occurs in women when the soft folds of skin around the opening of the vagina become red, painful, and itchy) eczema.
Side Effects
The patients taking this medication may experience itching, burning, erythema (redness of the skin), thinning of the skin, dilation of cutaneous vessels, the formation of stripes or acneiform skin conditions, increased body hair growth, and perioral dermatitis (a facial rash that tends to occur around the mouth).
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with areas of tuberculous or syphilitic processes, as well as for the treatment of viral diseases such as vaccinia (causes small pox), chicken pox, and shingles (viral infection that causes painful rash).
FAQS
What is the dosage for this medication?
Apply thinly once daily.
What is the maximum duration for the application of this medication?
Max duration is 12 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children.
Is this medication safe for babies?
In an infant with newly diagnosed eczema, this medication is safe and effective in alleviating lesions and scratching severity and restoring sleep.
Can this medication be used for nappy rashes?
This medication is for very severe nappy rashes, but not for very young babies.
How to store this medication?
Keep this medication in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25 C.
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Description
Description
Provate-G is an anti-inflammatory cream containing Betamethason Dripopionate and Gentamicin Sulphate. Provate-G is a long-acting corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive characteristics. It can be applied topically to treat inflammatory skin problems, such as eczema allergies, dermatitis, rash etc. This medicine works by inhibiting the flow of chemical compounds in blood that cause the body to swell, redden, and itch.
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Directions For Use
Directions for use
- Hands should be washed and dried. Clean and dry the afflicted area before applying the medicine. Spread a thin layer of this medicine to the area affected and lightly rub it in, as instructed by your doctor, usually 1-2 times per day.
- Unless your doctor tells you to, do not bandage, wrap, or cover the affected area.
- If you are taking this prescription as a lotion, give it a good shake before each dose.
- Unless you are using Provate-G to treat your hands, wash your hands after applying it. Avoid getting Provate-G in your eyes while applying it near your eyes, since this might aggravate or cause glaucoma.
- This medicine should only be used for the recommended duration and dosage. Do not use for longer.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Safety Information/Precautions
Precautions
- For topical use only.
- Must only be used for the prescribed duration.
- Inform your doctor about your medical history before taking Betamethasone
- Dipropionate, particularly of impaired blood circulation and immune system disorders, before using this medicine.
- If the region to be treated has a sore or an infection, do not use it.
- Using corticosteroid medicines like Provate-G for an extended period or on large areas of skin can occasionally make it increasingly challenging for the body to manage physical stress.
- Consult your doctor if you are using Provate-G or have taken it within the last few months before undergoing surgery or emergency care.
- Do not put Provate-G in your nose or mouth.
- In case of contact with the eyes, wash with plenty of water.
When not to use
Provate-G is not recommended for patients who are allergic to this, other steroids, or any of the ingredients in this product.
Side effects
This medicine may cause the following:
- Acne
- Abnormal hair growth
- Stinging
- Irritation
- Itching
- Stinging
- Dryness
- Redness of the skin
- Skin color changes
Pregnancy
Please use in pregnant females only if necessary.
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Introduction
Expert Advice
- Wash and dry area before application and apply a thin layer.
- Contact prescriber if there is worsening of condition or if there are no improvements.
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membrane, and open wounds.
- Exposure to affected areas to sunlight may cause sunburn.
Indications
This medicine is used to treat psoriasis (immune-mediated red, scaly patches), eczemas (itchy and inflamed patches of skin), and other inflammatory dermatoses (any disease of the skin or lesion on the skin).
Side Effects
Patients using this medicine may experience burning, itching, irritation, stinging, dryness, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), pruritus (itching), hypo-pigmentation, allergic dermatitis, numbness of fingers, maceration of skin, striae (permanent stretch marks), skin atrophy, telangiectasia (spider veins: small dilated blood vessels), and local skin reactions.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in primary infections such as impetigo (contagious skin infection with sores and honey-colored crusts, paronychia (infection of skin around nail), cellulitis (bacterial infection causing red, swollen skin), angular cheilitis (inflammation of mouth corners), erythrasma (skin infection, brown-scaly patches), peri-oral dermatitis or acne, untreated fungal and viral infections, burns, genital pruritus (itch skin), and pruritus without inflammation.
FAQS
What is Hivate lotion used for?
This medication is used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis (skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply 10 times faster than normal), allergies, rash (change in color and texture of skin), and eczema (red and itchy skin).
In what forms is it available?
It is available as an ointment, cream, and lotion for external application and also as nasal spray or powder for inhalation
How does it work?
It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
How should the ointment be applied?
It should be gently rubbed into the affected skin twice daily for a maximum of about 2 weeks. Ensure to wash your hand and dry
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Introduction
Expert Advice
- Apply as advised by your doctor.
- For external use only.
- Before application, wash and dry the area.
- Apply a thin layer of medication on the affected area.
- Contact your doctor if there is worsening of condition or no improvement.
- Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds
- Avoid using occlusive dressings.
- Do not use it for long periods of time around genitalia, rectal areas and sensitive tissues.
- Exposure to the affected area to direct sunlight must be avoided.
Indications
This medicine is used to treat Psoriasis (skin disease characterized by red, itchy and scaly patches), Lichen simplex (dry patchy skin), planus eczema (inflammatory disorders causing purplish flat skin bumps), otitis externa (ear inflammation), prurigo (intensely itchy spots), seborrheic dermatitis (skin condition mainly affecting the scalp), contact dermatitis (red, itchy rash due to allergy), steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp (skin lesion or defect of the scalp), and severe dandruff.
Side Effects
The patients administered with this medicine may experience irritation at application site, redness and dryness, pruritus (severe skin itching), numbness of fingers, skin cracking/tightening, secondary infection (infection occurring other than the primary infection), skin atrophy (skin degeneration), malaria, telangiectasia (small, widened blood vessels), cushingoid changes (changes due to excess of cortisol related medicine/agent), adrenal suppression, and allergies.
Contraindications
The patients receiving monotherapy for primary bacterial infections such as impetigo (skin infection), paronychia (fingernail or toenail skin inflammation), erysipelas (bacterial skin infection), cellulitis (skin infection causing red, painful patches), angular cheilitis (inflammation of mouth corners or area around mouth) and erythrasma (skin infection affecting underarms, groin and skin between toes), treatment for rosacea (enlarged facial blood vessels), and with perioral dermatitis (red rash around mouth) or acne, untreated fungal or viral infections or parasitic infestations, burns, acne or rosacea, perioral dermatitis, widespread plaque psoriasis (red, itchy skin), perianal or genital pruritus (severe skin itching) and pruritus without inflammation should avoid use of this medicine.
FAQS
What is betamethasone valerate cream used to treat?
Betamethasone topical is used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other conditions.
How long can you use betamethasone valerate for?
A course of treatment for 7-14 days is sufficient.
How do you use betamethasone valerate?
Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
What are the side effects of betamethasone valerate cream?
Stinging, burning, itching, irritation, dryness, or redness of the skin may occur on first use. If these effects persist consult your doctor.
Is betamethasone valerate stronger than hydrocortisone?
Yes it is more potent than hydrocortisone.
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Description
Description
It is indicated in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), lichen simplex (a skin disease characterized by chronic itching and scratching) and planus (common skin disease with small itchy pink or purple spots on the arms or legs) eczema (an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly), otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear), prurigo (intensely itchy spots), seborrhoeic dermatitis (common skin condition that mainly effects scalp) and contact dermatitis (is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it), steroid responsive dermatoses (any skin condition caused by inflammation), severe dandruff e.t.c.
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Ingredients
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Directions For Use
Directions for use
- Apply as advised by your doctor.
- For external use only.
- Before application, wash and dry the area.
- Apply a thin layer of medication on the affected area.
- Contact your doctor if there is worsening of condition or no improvement.
- Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds
- Avoid using occlusive dressings.
- Do not use it for long periods of time around genitalia, rectal areas and sensitive tissues.
- Exposure to the affected area to direct sunlight must be avoided.
Safety Information/Precautions
Precautions
- Before using Effidex you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other corticosteroids.
- Systemic effects (an effect that affects the body as a whole) usually results from use of more potent steroids, use over a large surface area and the addition of occlusive dressing (it is an air and watertight medical dressing).
- If local irritation develops discontinue the use. Skin atrophy (thinning of skin) may be clinically significant after prolonged use of potent steroids or use on areas with higher percutaneous absorption (absorption through the skin).
- Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), to treat diaper dermatoses (inflammation of the skin under diaper) in infants.
- Avoid its prolonged use (limit to maximum 7 days in children). If using potent steroids on face or in children, limit it to 5 days and avoid occlusion (do not cover the area).
- Avoid applying it on mucous membranes, eye area, broken, inflamed or occluded skin.
- There may be risk of visual disturbances.
- Its use in elderly patients may expose them to risk of its side effects.
When not to use
- It is not indicated as a monotherapy in primary bacterial infections such as impetigo (it is a highly contagious skin infection that appears as red sores), paronychia (a skin infection around toenail or fingernail), erysipelas (bacterial infection of upper layer of the skin), cellulitis (serious bacterial infection), angular cheilitis (a condition in which red, swollen patches are formed in the corners of your mouth), erythrasma (a bacterial infection of skin), in treatment of rosacea (a condition in which skin becomes red and blood vessels become visible on face), peri - oral dermatitis (it is a
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Description
Description
It is indicated in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), lichen simplex (a skin disease characterized by chronic itching and scratching) and planus (common skin disease with small itchy pink or purple spots on the arms or legs) eczema (an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly), otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear), prurigo (intensely itchy spots), seborrhoeic dermatitis (common skin condition that mainly effects scalp) and contact dermatitis (is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it), steroid responsive dermatoses (any skin condition caused by inflammation), severe dandruff e.t.c.
Get this product at Dawaai, offering the most reasonable prices in Pakistan.
Ingredients
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Directions For Use
Directions for use
- Apply as advised by your doctor.
- For external use only.
- Before application, wash and dry the area.
- Apply a thin layer of medication on the affected area.
- Contact your doctor if there is worsening of condition or no improvement.
- Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds
- Avoid using occlusive dressings.
- Do not use it for long periods of time around genitalia, rectal areas and sensitive tissues.
- Exposure to the affected area to direct sunlight must be avoided.
Safety Information/Precautions
Precautions
- Before using Effidex you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other corticosteroids.
- Systemic effects (an effect that affects the body as a whole) usually results from use of more potent steroids, use over a large surface area and the addition of occlusive dressing (it is an air and watertight medical dressing).
- If local irritation develops discontinue the use. Skin atrophy (thinning of skin) may be clinically significant after prolonged use of potent steroids or use on areas with higher percutaneous absorption (absorption through the skin).
- Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis (skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales), to treat diaper dermatoses (inflammation of the skin under diaper) in infants.
- Avoid its prolonged use (limit to maximum 7 days in children). If using potent steroids on face or in children, limit it to 5 days and avoid occlusion (do not cover the area).
- Avoid applying it on mucous membranes, eye area, broken, inflamed or occluded skin.
- There may be risk of visual disturbances.
- Its use in elderly patients may expose them to risk of its side effects.
When not to use
- It is not indicated as a monotherapy in primary bacterial infections such as impetigo (it is a highly contagious skin infection that appears as red sores), paronychia (a skin infection around toenail or fingernail), erysipelas (bacterial infection of upper layer of the skin), cellulitis (serious bacterial infection), angular cheilitis (a condition in which red, swollen patches are formed in the corners of your mouth), erythrasma (a bacterial infection of skin), in treatment of rosacea (a condition in which skin becomes red and blood vessels become visible on face), peri - oral dermatitis (it is an inflammatory rash that involves skin around the mouth) or acne; use on face, groin (intersection area of thighs and abdomen) or axilla (underarm) is also not prescribed as it contains high or very high potency agents.
- It is contraindicated for untreated viral or fungal infections (infections caused by fungus) or parasitic infections (infection caused by parasites), burns, widespread plaque psoriasis (raised red patches covered with buildup of dead skin), perianal (around the anus) or genital (private parts) pruritus (irritating sensation that urges you to scratch), pruritus without inflammation.
Side effects
Following are the side effects of this medicine:
- Stinging
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Redness
- Skin bruising
- Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles characterized with crusting crusting around hair follicles)
Pregnancy
It should only be used in pregnancy when clearly needed. Consult your doctor before using it.
Lactation
It may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding if you are using it.
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