Betnovate-N Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream: BETNOVATE-N cream is especially appropriate for moist or weeping surfaces.
Adults and adolescents: Apply thinly and gently rub in using enough to cover the entire affected area once or twice daily for up to seven days, then change to another corticosteroid preparation not containing neomycin sulphate if further treatment is required. Allow adequate time for absorption after each application before applying an emollient.
In the more resistant lesions, such as the thickened plaques of psoriasis on elbows and knees, the effect of BETNOVATE-N can be enhanced, if necessary, by occluding the treatment area with polythene film. Overnight occlusion only is usually adequate to bring about a satisfactory response in such lesions, thereafter improvement can usually be maintained by regular application without occlusion.
Treatment should not be continued for more than seven days without medical supervision. If the condition worsens or does not improve within seven days, treatment and diagnosis should be re-evaluated.
Children aged 2 years and over: BETNOVATE-N is suitable for use in children (2 years and over) at the same dose as adults. A possibility of increased absorption exists in very young children, thus BETNOVATE-N is contraindicated in neonates and infants (less than 2 years) (see Contraindications).
Children are more likely to develop local and systemic side effects of topical corticosteroids and, in general, require shorter courses and less potent agents than adults.
Care should be taken when using BETNOVATE-N to ensure the amount applied is the minimum that provides therapeutic benefit.
Elderly: BETNOVATE-N is suitable for use in the elderly. Clinical studies have not identified difference in responses between the elderly and younger patients. The greater frequency of decreased hepatic and renal function in the elderly may delay elimination if systemic absorption occurs. Therefore the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.
Renal Impairment: Dosage should be reduced in patients with reduced renal function (see Precautions).