Betamethasone/Clioquinol 0.1/3 Percent Cream 30gm Tube

Generic Betamethasone 3% Cream contains 1% w/w of Betamethasone and 3% w/w of Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) as its active ingredients. This medication is utilized to treat fungal and bacterial skin infections and conditions that may result in inflammation and itching of the affected area.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

Before you buy Generic Betamethasone 3% Cream, make sure you are not allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredients. If you are purchasing the cream online, read the entire label of the specific product you are buying, including the inactive ingredients of the medication, to prevent an allergic reaction.

Some of the most common side effects caused by Betamethasone 3% cream are:

• Burning

• Itching

• Redness

• Skin thinning

• Stinging feeling on the skin

• Pain in the affected area

These adverse effects are usually not a cause for concern as they are mild in nature and resolve on their own in some time. However, if they do not resolve on their own or begin to worsen, you should talk to your doctor about it.

Some more serious side effects of Betamethasone 3% cream are: 

• A severe allergic reaction: Breathing problems, racing heart, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face and tongue, trouble swallowing, throat tightness, itching, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, stomach cramps, joint pain

• Reduced adrenal function: Nausea, vomiting, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, low blood pressure

• Cushing’s syndrome: Rounded face, rosiness, weight gain on the upper body, thick pad of fat behind the neck, thinning of skin, acne, tiredness, weakness, depressed mood, anxiety, kidney stones, sleep issues, unusual hair growth

• High blood sugar: More thirst than usual, increased urination, increased hunger, tiredness, sick feeling in the stomach, confusion, fruity smell in breath

• Vision problems: Cloudy or foggy vision, near-sightedness, changes in how you see colors, issues with glare, loss of vision, eye pain or redness, severe headache, vomiting, vision halos

• Skin reaction: Contact dermatitis, inflamed hair follicles, swelling or burning on the skin, bumps or blisters on the skin, rash around the mouth, lightening of skin color, bumps or blister formation, skin thinning, itching, dryness, cracking of the skin, scaly skin, stretch marks, heat rash, sweat rash caused by blocked sweat glands

• Slowed growth in children: Stunted height, malnourished look, slow weight gain, etc.

These side effects require immediate medical attention. If you develop an allergic reaction to the cream, call for an ambulance or your local emergency service number. If you happen to experience any side effects, such as heart palpitations, stop using the medication and talk to your doctor about alternative medications.

This cream is to be applied topically on the affected area. Do not ingest this medication.