View Betacrem overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, perianal & genital pruritus; tuberculous & most viral lesions of skin, particularly herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella. Not to be used in napkin eruptions, fungal or bacterial skin infections w/o suitable concomitant anti-infective therapy.
Avoid long term continuous therapy in all patients irrespective of age. Do not use occlusion. Psoriasis, including rebound relapses following development of tolerance, risk of generalised pustular psoriasis & local systemic toxicity due to impaired barrier function of skin. Systemic absorption can produce reversible hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis suppression w/ potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after w/drawal of treatment; manifestations of Cushing's syndrome while on treatment. Evaluate patients receiving large dose of potent topical steroid applied to large surface area periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression. W/draw drug, reduce frequency of application, or substitute less potent corticosteroid if HPA axis suppression is noted. Adrenal suppression especially in infants & childn. Discontinue treatment & institute appropriate therapy if irritation develops. Not for ophth use. Visual disturbance. Consider ophth evaluation if patient presents w/ symptoms eg, blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames due to risk of severe burns. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
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