Uses of Beprosalic

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Beprosalic drug is a topical ointment for dermatological problems such as dermatitis, hyperkeratosis... relatively familiar and common. More specifically, this article will help readers understand what beprosalic is as well as how to use this ointment to overcome common skin symptoms.

1. Find out what is beprosalic drug information

Beprosalic drug belongs to the group of topical antibiotics (or topical) with the generic name betamethasone, or salicylic acid..., usually packaged in a tube of 15 grams. In each gram of beprosalic 15g tube, the following ingredients are quantified:
Betamethasone dipropionate with a content of 0.00064 grams. Salicylic Acid 0.03 grams. Some other excipients. In addition, beprosalic drug is also prepared in the form of a liquid solution with a capacity of 30ml with the same ingredients.
With topical corticosteroid ingredients, beprosalic drug has anti-itch and anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor effects. At the same time, the salicylic acid component helps to destroy the horny layer and destroy the epithelial layer at a slow rate, causing no pain to the user. In terms of pharmacokinetics, beprosalic is usually applied to damaged skin. When entering the body, the corticosteroid component will be tightly bound to plasma proteins, only a small unbound part will have pharmacological reactions on the skin and then be metabolized. The drug is usually metabolised mainly in the liver and kidneys and excreted in the urine.
It should be noted that, if the damaged skin area is too large, the application of beprosalic medicine on this skin area has a high probability of leading to acute salicylate toxicity throughout the body due to the salicylic acid component in the drug.

2. Beprosalic is indicated and contraindicated for what conditions?

Due to its ability to reduce keratin and limit inflammation, topical antibiotic beprosalic is often indicated for the treatment of inflammatory skin problems such as acute and chronic atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis , dermatitis caused by pleural effusion...
On the contrary, beprosalic drug is not suitable for all groups of subjects. If you are a person who is hypersensitive to betamethasone dipropionate or any corticosteroids, salicylic acid, salicylate derivatives..., you should not use this topical medication. Besides, topical corticosteroid preparations are generally contraindicated in patients with viral dermatitis, rosacea or tuberculosis...

3. Beprosalic 15g drug with dosage and how to use it?

Before applying beprosalic to the skin, you need to wash and dry the infected skin. Then, apply a thin layer of beprosalic medicine to the inflamed area and spread it gently to the surrounding skin, gently apply the medicine until the medicine is absorbed into the skin.
Every day, you should apply the drug 2 times, once in the morning and once in the evening according to the instructions from the dermatologist, do not apply too much to avoid possible side effects. In case the symptoms of dermatitis still do not go away after many days of use, you should see a doctor to be checked and re-appointed a more suitable drug or dosage.
For the problem of drug storage, beprosalic should be placed in a cool place, with a suitable temperature (usually room temperature: not too high and not too low), limited to places with sunlight. strong sunlight or high humidity because it can cause deterioration of the ingredients in the medicine. In addition, you should also carefully review the expiration date of the drug before using it to avoid using the expired medicine, the use is no longer effective but can also cause greater consequences on the skin.

4. What side effects can beprosalic cause?

Although it is a topical drug, but beprosalic still has the potential to cause serious side effects if you abuse the drug, among which are:
Burning and irritation of the skin, causing itchy, dry skin. severe skin. Folliculitis or acne-like rash. Skin pigmentation decreases, causing pale skin and skin atrophy, stretch marks. In particular, the long-term use of beprosalic overdose is likely to inhibit the activity of the pituitary and adrenal glands, leading to secondary adrenal insufficiency. . Along with that, salicylate poisoning due to too much salicylic acid on the skin can also cause you to have many serious problems not only on the skin but also inside the body.
In the event of an overdose of beprosalic , a series of appropriate treatment measures should be instituted , including rebalancing of electrolytes if necessary as well as gradual improvement of adrenal function . During that time, you should also gradually stop using steroids, and increase your intake of sodium bicarbonate to help alkalize the urine, increase the excretion of toxins.
It can be said that beprosalic medicine is a topical ointment indicated for the treatment of various inflammatory skin diseases. However, if too much of this topical drug is used for a long time, great consequences will occur and cause health to deteriorate seriously. Therefore, you should only use the drug under the advice of a specialist doctor or pharmacist.
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