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Valbet Skin Cream
Manufactured byLUPIN LTD
ContainsBeclomethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Miconazole (2 %w/w) + Neomycin (0.5 %w/w)
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Description
Valbet Skin Cream is a combination of Beclomethasone, Miconazole, and Neomycin. It is used for the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing or stopping the growth of microorganisms that cause infection. It also works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.
Valbet Skin Cream may show side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching, redness, and thinning of the skin, skin peeling, etc., at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.
Valbet Skin Cream is for external use only. Take a small amount of medicine and apply a thin layer to the affected area of the skin. Use this medicine for the prescribed duration for the best results. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash immediately with water in case of accidental contact.
Valbet Skin Cream is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Valbet Skin Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Valbet Skin Cream
Skin rash and itching
Redness of skin
Burning sensation at the application site
Itchy and dry skin
Thinning of skin
Unusually warm skin
Skin peeling
Change in skin color
Uses of Valbet Skin Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Skin Infection
A skin infection is a condition in which the germs such as bacteria or fungi infect your skin and sometimes the deep tissues underneath it. Valbet Skin Cream is used to prevent or treat skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Valbet Skin Cream to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Valbet Skin Cream remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Valbet Skin Cream.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
There are limited data on the use of Valbet Skin Cream in pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Valbet Skin Cream passes into breastmilk or not after topical use. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid using Valbet Skin Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There are limited data on the use of Valbet Skin Cream in pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Valbet Skin Cream passes into breastmilk or not after topical use. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
External Use
Valbet Skin Cream is meant for external use only. Do not use this medicine on open wounds. Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, etc. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Use in children
Valbet Skin Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.
Other medicines
Valbet Skin Cream may interact with other topical medicines used on the same area of the skin and cause side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Duration of use
Do not use Valbet Skin Cream for more than two weeks or in large amounts, as it may cause serious side effects and the skin may become sensitive to the medicine. Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your symptoms even after using the medicine for the recommended duration.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Valbet Skin Cream as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply more quantities to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
An overdose of Valbet Skin Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Valbet Skin Cream is meant for external use only. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.
Apply it at the same time daily for ease of remembering. Wash your hand before and after the application of medicine.
Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor.
Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.
Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Valbet Skin Cream is a combination of Beclomethasone, Miconazole, and Neomycin.
Beclometasone works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.
Neomycin is an antibiotic it works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that works by stopping the growth of fungi.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical steroids with anti-infectives, Topical antifungals, Topical antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H
Mayoclinic.org. 2022. Neomycin (Topical Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic. [online] Available at: [Accessed 10 August 2022].
Drugs, H., 2022. Betamethasone Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 10 August 2022].
Drugs, H., 2022. Miconazole Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 10 August 2022].
Cleveland Clinic. 2022. Miconazole skin cream. [online] Available at: [Accessed 10 August 2022].
Drugs, H., 2022. Neomycin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 10 August 2022].
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Oct 2022
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