Salibet Oint 30 gm

Description

Salibet Ointment contains two active ingredients, betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid. Betamethasone dipropionate is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. Salicylic acid softens the top layer of scales on the surface of the skin, which are caused by your skin problem. This allows the betamethasone dipropionate to reach the diseased skin underneath to help heal it. In adults and children, Salibet™ Ointment is used to treat skin conditions where the outer surface of the skin is covered by a layer of scales. Your ointment will remove the layer of scales and reduce the redness and itchiness caused by your skin problem. How to use Recommended dose Usually for adults and children, a thin layer of Salibet™ Ointment should be gently rubbed on the affected area of skin twice a day. You should always follow these instructions when using Salibet™ Ointment: Do not use the ointment on your face for more than 5 days. Do not use a large amount of ointment on large areas of the body for a long time (for example every day for many weeks or months). Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes. Use in children Use as stated above. Do not use this ointment on any part of your child's body for more than 5 days. Do not put the ointment under your child’s nappy, as this makes it easier for the active ingredients of the medicine to pass through the skin and possibly cause some unwanted effects. Warnings and precautions Do not use Salibet™ ointment If you are allergic to betamethasone dipropionate, salicylic acid or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. On any other skin problem as it could make it worse especially rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face), acne, dermatitis (skin inflammation) around the mouth, genital itching, nappy rash, cold sores, chickenpox or other skin conditions. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Salibet™ ointment. This medicine should not be used under bandages or plasters. Side effects that may happen with inhaled or oral corticosteroids may also occur with corticosteroids used on the skin, especially in infants and children. Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most people find that when the ointment is used correctly, it does not cause any problems. However, if you use the ointment more often than you should, it can cause the following: Thinning of the skin, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, itching, burning, skin rash, dryness of the skin and you may notice red marks. This can happen more easily in infants and children. Inflammation of the hair follicles, excessive hair growth, reduced skin pigmentation and allergic skin reactions. Dermatitis (skin inflammation), a condition brought on by the skin reacting to outside agent e.g. detergents, causing the skin to become red and itchy. Storage Information Do not store above 30 ºC. Ingredients The active substances are betamethasone dipropionate equivalent to betamethasone 0.05% w/w and salicylic acid 3.0% w/w. The other ingredients are liquid paraffin & white soft paraffin (white petroleum jelly). Specifications Salibet™Ointment is a white to off white homogenous ointment