📌 COMPOSITION

(Betamethasone + Neomycin sulphate)
Each 1 g contains:
Betamethasone 1 mg (as betamethasone valerate).
Neomycin sulphate 5 mg.

📌 DESCRIPTION

Betamethasone valerate is an active topical corticosteroid which produces a rapid response in those inflammatory dermatoses that are responsive to topical corticosteroid therapy.
Neomycin sulphate is a broad‑spectrum bactericidal antibiotic effective against bacteria associated with skin infections.

📌 INDICATIONS

Betatop‑N is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions: Eczema, including infantile eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, neurodermatitis. Betatop‑N can be used for insect bites and sunburn.

📌 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Apply a small quantity to the affected area two or three times daily until improvement occurs; then it can be used once daily until complete improvement. In children, courses should be limited to five days if possible, and occlusion should not be used.

📌 RESTRICTIONS ON USE

Contraindications

• In children under one year of age.
• Rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, viral infections (e.g., herpes simplex, chickenpox).
• Hypersensitivity to the preparation.
• Should not be used on fungal (candidal) or bacterial skin infections.
• Avoid use on the face; may cause skin atrophy.
• In cases of otitis media.

Precautions

Use of more than 100 g/week is likely to cause adrenal suppression.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

Topical steroids should not be used extensively in pregnancy and lactation.

📌 SIDE EFFECTS

• Long‑term use may cause local atrophic changes in the skin (thinning, striae and dilatation of superficial blood vessels).
• As with other topical corticosteroids, prolonged use of large amounts can result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce features of hypercorticism.
• There are reports of pigmentation changes.
• If hypersensitivity appears, application should stop immediately.

📌 OVERDOSAGE

Acute overdosage is very unlikely to occur; however, in the case of chronic overdosage or misuse, features of hypercorticism may appear. In this situation, topical steroids should be discontinued.

📌 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• For external use only.

📌 PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS

Betatop‑N cream and ointment: Tube 15 g.