Indications & Uses
Betson -N is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Use in adults: Apply a thin layer of this preparation to the affected areas of the skin 3 to 4 times daily. For chronic conditions, treatment should be withdrawn gradually by reducing the frequency of application, tapering down to as little as once a week, or as directed by the physician. Use in children: Do not use in children under 1 year of age. Unless the physician advises otherwise, a child's course of treatment should normally last no more than 5 days.
Side Effects
Betason N is generally well tolerated. However, using it for a long time or at high doses may lead to Cushing's syndrome, acne, and thinning or widening of blood vessels, especially when the ear is covered with an occlusive dressing.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Long-term, continuous use of Betason N on the skin can encourage the growth of resistant micro-organisms, so it is best avoided. Betason N should be applied only to infected areas, and only in the correct dose.
Contraindications
Contraindications This medicine should not be used by anyone who is hypersensitive to betamethasone, neomycin, or any other ingredient in the preparation. It should also be avoided in otitis externa if the eardrum is perforated, and in skin lesions caused by viral or fungal infections.