Like all other medicines, Betnovate also causes certain side effects. Stop using Betnovate and inform you doctor immediately in case you find your skin condition getting worse or experience psoriasis and get raised bumps and puss under the skin. Some other side effects include: - Increased risk of infection
- Allergic skin reaction
- Rash
- Thinning of skin
- Stretch marks
- Veins under the skin surface might be noticeable
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Fragile bones
- High blood pressure
- Problems in eye sight
- Increased blood sugar
If you experience any of these side effects or they worsen, it is recommended to visit the doctor.

Always use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Wash your hands before applying the medicine. Apply Betnovate once or twice daily. The dosage might be reduced when your skin gets better. Do not apply the cream on large areas of the body for a long time. Also, it is advised not to apply on cuts and bruises as they may worsen them. Clean the infected area properly before applying. For an adult; - Apply two and half fingertip units on face and neck
- Both back and front required seven fingertip units
- If you are applying to one arm which does not include the hand, apply three finger tip units.
- Both sides of one hand needs one fingertip unit of the medicine
- If you are applying to one leg not including the foot, six fingertip units of medicine is required
- On one foot, two fingertip units of medicine should be applied
The medicine should not be used on children below 1 year of age. For a child the course of treatment lasts around or less than 5 days. Unless the doctor recommends do not extend the course. The doctor will prescribe the required dosage for the child as per the child’s age. If you are suffering from psoriasis with thick patches of skin on knees and elbows, it is recommended to apply the cream with an airtight dressing. It is better if you apply during night for the cream to work. After few days you can apply the cream normally. In case you apply too much Betnovate than required or swallow it can make you ill. Visit a doctor immediately. In case, you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember it. Do not apply too much to make up for the missed dose. You should stop using your medicine only when your doctor informs you to.

Betnovate contains a medicine called betamethasone valerate. It belongs to a class of medicines called steroids that ease swelling and irritation. Betnovate is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. How it is taken: Always use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Wash your hands before applying the medicine. Apply Betnovate once or twice daily. The dosage might be reduced when your skin gets better. Do not apply the cream on large areas of the body for a long time. Also, it is advised not to apply on cuts and bruises as they may worsen them. Clean the infected area properly before applying. For an adult;
- Apply two and half fingertip units on face and neck
- Both back and front required seven fingertip units
- If you are applying to one arm which does not include the hand, apply three finger tip units.
- Both sides of one hand needs one fingertip unit of the medicine
- If you are applying to one leg not including the foot, six fingertip units of medicine is required
- On one foot, two fingertip units of medicine should be applied
The medicine should not be used on children below 1 year of age. For a child the course of treatment lasts around or less than 5 days. Unless the doctor recommends do not extend the course. The doctor will prescribe the required dosage for the child as per the child’s age. If you are suffering from psoriasis with thick patches of skin on knees and elbows, it is recommended to apply the cream with an airtight dressing. It is better if you apply during night for the cream to work. After few days you can apply the cream normally. In case you apply too much Betnovate than required or swallow it can make you ill. Visit a doctor immediately. In case, you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember it. Do not apply too much to make up for the missed dose. You should stop using your medicine only when your doctor informs you to.