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Belosalic is a prescription medicine containing synthetic glucocorticoid hormone and salicylic acid. Belosalic is an agent used externally in the case of skin inflammation. What should we know about this drug?
Drug producer: Belupo
Form, dose, packaging: ointment, liquid for the skin; (0,5 mg + 30 mg) / g ointment, (0,5 mg + 20 mg) / g liquid; tube 30 g, 40 g, bottle 50 ml, 100 ml
Availability category: Rp – prescription drug
The active substance: betamethasone dipropionate, salicylic acid
Belosalic – indications for use
Belosalic is a drug that is used to treat skin conditions. It is used primarily in the local treatment of excessively keratinized and dry skin.
Belosalic – dosage
The use of Belosalic is limited to topical application of the ointment or lotion up to twice a day. Rub a thin layer of ointment or apply a small amount of liquid to the skin. Belosalic should not be used for more than 14 days.
Belosalic – contraindications to use
Among the contraindications regarding the use of Belosalic, the following should be mentioned:
- hypersensitivity to betamethasone and glucocorticosteroids,
- intolerance to salicylic acid or to any of the excipients.
Belosalic should not be used if the patient suffers from bacterial, viral or fungal infections of the skin, and above all: skin tuberculosis, herpes simplex, chicken pox or bovine pox. Contraindications to the use of Belosalic are also: acne vulgaris, rosacea or dermatitis around the mouth. You can not use the preparation around the anus and genitals.
Belosalic – warnings
Belosalic should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and in children under 12 years of age. In case of possible use during lactation, the preparation should not be applied to the breast skin before feeding. Belosalic should not be used on open wounds, and, very importantly, you should absolutely not cover the already applied medicine with dressings. This action may increase the absorption of betamethasone and salicylic acid through the skin. The action of active substances should cover the epidermis and not reach the dermis – therefore the use of compresses will not achieve a therapeutic effect.
Belosalic – interactions
If you are taking other medications with an exfoliating or drying effect, please inform your doctor. This also applies to taking other medications, even over-the-counter ones.
Belosalic – side effects
Belosalic can cause side effects, mainly related to the skin integuments:
- stretch marks,
- inflammation of follicle,
- excessive hair,
- acne,
- swelling and redness of the skin
- itch,
- skin discoloration,
- prickly heat (inhibiting the secretion of sweat from the sweat glands),
- the appearance of purulent vesicles on the skin.
Less common side effects when using Belosalic are side effects that result from the ingress of betamethasone and salicylic acid into the blood. These will be, for example, hormone secretion disorders or weight gain.
| Name of the drug / preparation | Belosalic |
| Wstęp | A prescription medicine that comes in the form of ointments and lotions on the skin, used for hyperkeratosis and dry skin. |
| Manufacturer | Beautiful |
| Form, dose, packaging | ointment, liquid for the skin; (0,5 mg + 30 mg) / g ointment, (0,5 mg + 20 mg) / g liquid; tube 30 g, 40 g, bottle 50 ml, 100 ml |
| Availability category | Rp – prescription drug |
| The active substance | Betamethasone Dipropionate, Salicylic Acid |
| Indications | Hyperkeratosis of the skin, dry skin |
| Dosage | Up to two times a day, application involves applying a thin layer of ointment or a small amount of liquid to the skin. Topical application. |
| Contraindications to use | Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation, open wounds, acne, bacterial, viral or fungal skin inflammation, skin tuberculosis. |
| Warnings | Keep out of the reach of children, do not use during pregnancy and lactation, do not cover with dressings. |
| Interactions | With other drugs with a similar exfoliating and drying effect. |
| Side effects | Stretch marks, folliculitis, hirsutism, acne, swelling and redness of the skin, itching, skin discoloration, heat rash (inhibition of sweat glands sweat), the appearance of purulent vesicles on the skin. Less common side effects when using the drug Belosalicsa side effects that result from the ingress of betamethasone and salicylic acid into the blood. These will be, for example, hormone secretion disorders or weight gain. |
| Other (if any) | x |