COMPOSITION:

Each 1g Beta-Scalp solution contains Betamethasone Valerate 1.22mg (equivalent to 1mg betamethasone base).

INDICATIONS:

Beta-Scalp is used in the treatment of inflammatory and pruritus in the scalp lesions which respond to steroids treatment. Such as: Psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis.

USAGE:

A small quantity of Beta-Scalp should be applied to the scalp and rubbed twice a day(morning and night) until improvement is noticeable. Then it may be possible to apply Beta-Scalp once a day, or less frequently.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Infection of the scalp, hypersensitivity to the steroids.

SIDE EFFECTS:

These effects have been recorded in some cases of the steroids therapy: Burning, irritation, dryness, pruritus, hypertrichosis, sensitivity.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Beta-scalp is for external use only.
• Care must be taken to keep the product away from the eyes.
• Long term continuous topical steroids therapy should be avoided where possible, particularly in infants and children.
• Development of secondary infection requires antimicrobial therapy in addition to the corticosteroid therapy.

USE IN PREGNANCY:

It should not be used in pregnancy for long term therapy or in a large amount.