PROVATE Cream
Therapeutic Class
Corticosteroids Ointment
Indications
For the relief of inflammatory manifestations of resistant or severe psoriasis and corticoid responsive dermatoses.
Chemical Composition
Each gram contains:
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.64mg equivalent to 0.5mg Betamethasone.
Packaging
15g / tube
Dosage & Administration
For topical application only. Apply thin film to completely cover the affected area twice daily, once in the morning and at night. For some patients adequate maintenance therapy may be achieved with less frequent application.
Contraindications
Patients with a history of sensitivity reactions to betamethasone dipropionate, other corticosteroids, gentamicin sulphate or any components of Provate Cream & Provate-G Cream. Provate products are contraindicated in viral infections of the skin, such as vaccinia, varicella and herpes simplex, also tuberculosis, acne rosacea, fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis and ulcerative conditions.
Side Effects
Most commonly mild to moderate burning, stinging, dry skin, pruritus and irritation. Other reactions with corticosteroids: Hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria. Treatment with gentamicin has produced transient irritation (erythema and pruritus) that usually did not require discontinuance of treatment.