Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid + Zinc (Elemental Zinc)

Uses

Betamethasone, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc Oxide are used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.

How it Works

How Betamethasone, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc Oxide work Betamethasone, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc Oxide is a combination of three medicines that treat eczema and psoriasis. Betamethasone is a steroid medication that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for making the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic agent that breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Betamethasone into the skin. Zinc Oxide has astringent and antiseptic properties.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Betamethasone, Salicylic Acid, and Zinc Oxide include application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness.

Other Combinations