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Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT BETAMETHASONE + SALICYLIC ACID
Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid Uses
Betamethasone+Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
How Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid works
Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Salicylic Acid which treat eczema and psoriasis. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Betamethasone into the skin.
Common side effects of Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Burning sensation, Itching, Skin pain, Dry skin
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Lipika Khurana
PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
09 Jun 2022 | 10:51 PM (UTC)
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