Betamethasone Betnovate S dipropionate are effective in the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses primarily because of their anti inflammatory antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions While the physiologic pharmacologic and clinical effects of the corticosteroids are well known the exact mechanisms of their actions in each disease are uncertain However corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins collectively called lipocortins It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor arachidonic acid Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A

Do not use Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm in more than prescribed doses on large areas of the body or for a prolonged time as it may change the levels of some hormones in the body If you are known to be allergic to Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm or any other medicines please tell your doctor If you are pregnant or a nursing mother it is advised to consult a doctor before using Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm Do not wrap or cover the treated area with plasters or bandages Avoid using Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm for more than 5 days in children and on the face Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric bedding clothing dressings that is in contact with Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm catches fire and burns easily If you have rosacea redness and often red small pus filled bumps on the face psoriasis acne dermatitis redness and swelling of the skin around the mouth chickenpox cold sores nappy rash genital itching or other skin problems glaucoma cataracts diabetes adrenal gland liver or blood circulation problems inform your doctor before taking Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm This medicine should not be used in bacterial fungal infections or napkin eruptions without suitable concomitant anti infective therapy In rare cases adrenal hormone suppression may also occur with Betnovate S Ointment 20 gm especially in infants and children