Beclometasone dipropionate For a child Side effects if you use this medicine for a long Do not use it on children under 1 year of time, or you use a lot each time you apply it, or 0.25 mg/g Cream age. you apply it under an airtight dressing or a The smaller the child the less you will need nappy: beclometasone dipropionate to use. stretch marks may develop A child of 4 years needs about a third of the  127/L/1  veins under the surface of your skin may adult amount.  become more noticeable A course of treatment for a child should not Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.  increased hair growth and changes in skin normally last more than 5 days - unless your  Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. colour  doctor has told you to use it for longer. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. thinning of your skin and it damages more This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may Your doctor may suggest applying the cream easily harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. under an airtight dressing. It will only be to help weight gain, rounding of the face and high If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in the cream to start working. After a short period blood pressure. These are more likely to this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. of time you will then apply the cream as normal. happen in infants and children. If you apply Beclometasone dipropionate If you absorb or swallow this medicinal product In this leaflet: Important information about some of the Cream to your face in large quantities, it can make you ill. This is 1. What this medicine is and what it is used for ingredients of Beclometasone dipropionate You should only apply the cream to your face if unlikely when you use the cream normally. 2. Before you use Cream your doctor tells you to and for not more than 5 If any of the side effects get troublesome, or if 3. How to use • Chlorocresol days. Do not cover the treated area with a you notice any side effects not listed in this 4. Possible side effects May cause allergic reactions. dressing, as the skin on your face thins easily. leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. How to store • Cetostearyl alcohol Do not let the cream get into your eyes. If it 6. Further information May cause local skin irritations (e.g. contact does, wash it out with plenty of water. 5. How to store dermatitis). How long 1. What this medicine is and what Keep out of the reach and sight of children. You should stop using the cream as soon as the it is used for 3. How to use Do not use after the expiry date which is skin problem is better. stated on the tube and on the carton. The Beclometasone dipropionate Cream contains a Sometimes only a few days treatment is needed. expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Always use the cream exactly as your doctor has medicine called beclometasone dipropionate. It If there is no improvement after 2 to 4 weeks, Store below 25°C and protect from light. told you and always read the label. Your doctor  belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It see your doctor again. If the doctor Do not throw it away with your household will decide on the appropriate dose to suit your  helps to reduce swelling and irritation. recommends that you continue to use the waste or in water. Return all the unwanted condition. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you This medicine is used to help reduce the redness cream, you should never use it for more than 4 medicine to your pharmacist. This will help to are not sure. and itchiness of certain skin problems. These weeks without seeing your doctor again. protect the environment. skin problems include eczema, psoriasis or Using this medicine If your doctor has prescribed the cream for dermatitis. You usually apply the cream twice a day. psoriasis you should let your doctor review your 6. Further information This may be reduced as your skin begins to progress at regular intervals, as such treatment 2. Before you use get better. needs careful supervision. What Beclometasone dipropionate Cream If your skin problem does not improve contains If you use more than you should Do not use Beclometasone dipropionate after 2 to 4 weeks talk to your doctor. The active ingredient is: If, by mistake on a few occasions you use more Cream : This cream is for use on your skin only. beclometasone dipropionate. Each 1 g than you should, do not worry. If you apply a lot if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Do not use on large areas of the body for a contains 0.25 mg of beclometasone beclometasone dipropionate or any of the long time (such as every day for many or if a lot is accidentally swallowed, it could make (0.025% w/w) as dipropionate you ill. other ingredients of the cream (listed in weeks or months) - unless your doctor tells The other ingredients are: Section 6) you to. 1. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nearest chlorocresol, cetomacrogol 1000, hospital casualty department immediately. on the eyes The germs that cause infections like warm cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, liquid 2. Take the cream tube with you so that people on a child under 1 year old and moist conditions under dressings so paraffin, sodium acid phosphate, phosphoric can see what you have used or taken. to treat any of the following skin problems, it always clean the skin before a fresh acid, sodium hydroxide and purified water. could make them worse: dressing is put on. 3. Do this even if you feel well. What Beclometasone dipropionate Cream - acne If you are applying the cream on someone  If you forget to use looks like and contents of the pack - severe flushing of skin on and around your else make sure you wash your hands after If you forget to apply your cream, apply it as Within each carton is an aluminium tube with a nose (rosacea) use or wear disposable plastic gloves. soon as you remember. If it is close to the time plastic screw cap, which contains 15 g, 30 g or - spotty red rash around your mouth Do not mix with any other creams or  you are next meant to apply it, wait until this 50 g of cream. (perioral dermatitis) ointments. time. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. - itching around your back passage or Guidance on how to apply the cream Do not use a double dose to make up for a private parts - unless your doctor has told Marketing Authorisation Holder 1 Wash your hands. missed dose. you to do so Essential Generics, 7 Egham Business Village, 2 Gently rub the correct amount of cream into - viral infections, such as cold sores, herpes If you stop using Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 8RB. the skin until it has all disappeared. You can or chicken pox If you use Beclometasone dipropionate Cream measure how much cream to use with your Manufacturers - fungal infections, such as ringworm, regularly make sure you talk to your doctor fingertip. This picture shows one fingertip Purna Pharmaceuticals NV, athletes foot or thrush before you stop using it. unit. Rijksweg 17, 2870 Puurs, Belgium. - skin blisters or sores that are caused by If you have any further questions on the use of This leaflet was last revised in an infection this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. - varicose ulcers (ulcers caused by swollen December 2010 veins) - stasis ulcers (ulcers caused by reduced 4. Possible side effects blood or body fluid flow). Like all medicines, Beclometasone dipropionate If any of the above apply to you, or if you are not 3 Unless you are meant to apply the cream to Cream can cause side effects, although not sure, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. your hands as a part of the treatment, wash everybody gets them. Do not be alarmed by this

them again after using the cream. list of possible side effects. You may not Take special care with Beclometasone experience any of them. dipropionate Cream For an adult STOP using Beclometasone dipropionate Check with your doctor or pharmacist before You should find that: Cream and tell your doctor as soon as using your medicine if: two fingertips of cream will cover both  possible if: you are applying the cream under an airtight hands or one foot  you find that your skin problem gets worse. dressing, including a child's nappy. These three fingertips of cream will cover one arm   You may be allergic to the cream or have a dressings make it easier for the active six fingertips of cream will cover one leg skin infection which needs other treatment. ingredient to pass through the skin. It is fourteen fingertips of cream will cover the possible to accidentally end up using too front and back of the body. Other side effects you may notice when much cream Do not worry if you find you need a little more or using Beclometasone dipropionate Cream a little less than this. It is only a rough guide. you have psoriasis. Your doctor will want to include: see you more often. a feeling of burning, irritation or itching where the cream is applied. These may be If you are not sure if any of the above apply to similar to the skin condition being treated you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before if you have psoriasis you may get raised using this medicine.  bumps with pus under the skin. This can Taking other medicines happen during or after the treatment and is Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are known as pustular psoriasis. taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, and herbal products. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding. 127/L/1

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