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About Betaraft 0.05% Lotion

Betaraft 0.05% Lotion belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids primarily used to prevent allergies including swelling, itching redness, heat, and pain caused due to certain skin problems such as psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches), dermatitis (itchy, swelling of the skin) and eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin). The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area.

Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion as prescribed. You are advised to use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is for external use only. Avoid contact of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion with nose, mouth, or eyes. In case Betaraft 0.05% Lotion comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Some people may experience skin redness, inflamed hair follicles, itching, blistering, or burning sensation at the site of application. Most of these side effects of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Betaraft 0.05% Lotion 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 Betaraft 0.05% Lotion. Do not use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor.  Avoid using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion 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 Betaraft 0.05% Lotion catches fire and burns easily. If you have diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, adrenal gland or liver problems, or had a skin reaction to a steroid medicine in the past, inform your doctor before taking Betaraft 0.05% Lotion.

Uses of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion

Skin allergies

Directions for Use

Wash your hands before and after applying Betaraft 0.05% Lotion. Take a small amount of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion and apply as a thin layer on the affected area of the skin 1 or 2 times every day. Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is only for external use. If you are using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion on face, avoid contact with eyes as it may cause irritation. In case Betaraft 0.05% Lotion comes in contact with eyes accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Medicinal Benefits

Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is a steroid that is used to treat swelling, itching redness, heat and pain caused due to certain skin problems such as psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches), dermatitis (itchy, swelling of the skin) and eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin). Betaraft 0.05% Lotion acts inside the skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion

  • Skin redness
  • Inflamed hair follicles
  • Itching
  • Blistering
  • Burning sensation of at the site of application

Drug Warnings

Do not use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor.  Avoid using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion 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 Betaraft 0.05% Lotion catches fire and burns easily. If you have diabetes, psoriasis, glaucoma, cataracts, adrenal gland or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Betaraft 0.05% Lotion.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherry, broccoli, spinach and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare-up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoiding getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate

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BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VOther and unspecified infectious diseases
Severe
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Corticosteroids' immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties, especially when used in larger doses, have the potential to reduce host resistance to pathogens, impair the ability to localise infections, and disguise infection-related symptoms. Perhaps secondary infections are more likely to occur. In general, individuals with active infections—especially systemic fungal infections—should not be treated with corticosteroids.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may lower the host resistance to infectious agents, decrease the ability to localize infections, and mask the symptoms of infection. Secondary infections may also develop. It should not be used in patients with active infections unless medically necessary.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VCarrier of infectious disease
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids may reactivate latent tuberculosis in people who have it or who are tuberculin-reactive. If corticosteroid medication is given to individuals with a history of TB or tuberculin reactivity, close monitoring for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis is advised. Consideration may be given to tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis when receiving prolonged corticosteroid medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may cause a reactivation of the disease in patients with latent tuberculosis. It is advised to closely monitor for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis such as cough, tiredness, loss of appetite, and fever.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VFibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Due to a reduced rate of metabolism, corticosteroids may have a greater impact on cirrhotic patients. Cirrhotic patients should have their cortisol levels constantly monitored. In some people, dosage modifications might be necessary.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may have enhanced effects in patients with cirrhosis. Monitoring the condition of patients with cirrhosis is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VDepressive episode
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Psychotic and emotional instability symptoms may be increased severely by corticosteroids. During corticosteroid medication, patients with these disorders should be watched for any worsening or intensification of their symptoms.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may elevate the symptoms of psychosis and emotional instability. Monitoring of patients with these conditions for increased or worsened symptoms is recommended.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VType 1 diabetes mellitus
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
By opposing the effect of insulin and inhibiting its secretion, corticosteroids can increase blood sugar levels. This inhibits peripheral glucose uptake and increases gluconeogenesis. Patients with diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance, or a tendency for hyperglycemia should receive corticosteroid therapy with caution. During corticosteroid medication, patients with diabetes mellitus should be monitored more carefully, and their anti-diabetic regimen should be changed correspondingly.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may raise blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes is advised.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and fluid retention are side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have electrolyte abnormalities should use corticosteroids with caution. Additionally, care should be taken while managing patients with seizure disorders since electrolyte imbalances might result in seizure activity.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may cause fluid retention, low potassium, and high sodium levels. Caution is advised in patients with electrolyte disturbances.
BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/VOedema, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion:
Hypernatremia, hypokalemia, fluid retention, and an increase in blood pressure are all possible side effects of corticosteroids. Patients who already have fluid retention, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and/or renal impairment should use corticosteroids with caution. Potassium supplements and dietary salt control may be advised.

How to manage the interaction:
Betaraft 0.05% Lotion may cause fluid retention, low potassium, high sodium levels, and elevated blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients with pre-existing fluid retention, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and/or kidney dysfunction.

FAQs

You are recommended to use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion on the face only if advised by your doctor and do not use for more than 5 days on the face as the skin on face thins easily. Avoid the use of dressing or bandages on the face.

You are recommended to use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment with Betaraft 0.05% Lotion, please consult a doctor.

If you have psoriasis, you are recommended to use Betaraft 0.05% Lotion as advised by your doctor only. You are advised to apply Betaraft 0.05% Lotion under an airtight dressing if you have thick patches of psoriasis on knees or elbows. However, if you experience any difficulty while using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion, please consult a doctor.

No, Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is not recommended to treat acne as it may worsen the condition. Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is only used to reduce itching, swelling and redness caused due to certain skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis. However, please consult a doctor before using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion.

No, you are not recommended to stop using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Betaraft 0.05% Lotion for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Betaraft 0.05% Lotion, please consult your doctor.

No, Betaraft 0.05% Lotion is not used to treat diaper rash or redness. However, please consult a doctor before using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion in children.

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Special Advise

  • Do not use bandages or dressing on the face or while using Betaraft 0.05% Lotion for children.
  • Avoid contact of Betaraft 0.05% Lotion with nose, mouth or eyes. In case Betaraft 0.05% Lotion comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area. Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells multiply faster than normal, resulting in white scales and itchy, dry patches.  Dermatitis is a common skin condition associated with dry, itchy, or swollen skin. Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, cracked, swollen, or rough skin.

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