Beclometason för svåra inflammatoriska hudtillstånd

Granskad av Sid DajaniSenast uppdaterad av Michael Stewart, MRPharmSSenast uppdaterad 15 apr 2024

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Du behöver bara använda en liten mängd av detta preparat. Applicera ett tunt lager endast på de drabbade områdena och massera sedan försiktigt in det i huden tills det försvinner.

Topical corticosteroids should not be used for long periods of time or on large areas of the body, especially in children. As a general guide, corticosteroids should not be used continuously for more than 5 days in children and 7 days in adults, unless your doctor gives specific instructions to do so.

Den vanligaste biverkningen är en lätt irritation där krämen/salvan appliceras. Andra biverkningar förekommer endast i sällsynta fall.

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About beclometasone

Typ av medicin	A potent topical corticosteroid
Används för	Inflammatoriska hudåkommor såsom svåra eksem och dermatit
Även kallad	Beclomethasone (in US); beclometasone dipropionate
Tillgänglig som	Kräm och salva

Beclometasone is classed as a potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eksem och dermatit. A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Beclometasone relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness. It is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms.

Beclometasone is available as a cream and an ointment. It is likely you will be prescribed the cream if the affected areas of your skin are moist or weeping, and the ointment if your skin is dry. It is not generally suitable for children, although short courses of up to two weeks may occasionally be prescribed for a child by a skin specialist doctor.

Short courses of beclometasone may also be prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis, for small areas of skin such as the soles of the feet or palms of the hands.

Before using beclometasone

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using beclometasone it is important that your doctor knows:

Om du har några områden med infekterad hud.
Om du har rosacea eller akne.
Om du är gravid eller ammar.
Om du någonsin har haft en allergisk reaktion på en hudberedning.

How to use beclometasone

Before you start using the cream/ointment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about topical steroids and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects that you may experience from using them.
Apply a small amount to the areas of skin which are inflamed. Then gently rub it into the skin until it has disappeared. Do not use beclometasone on any broken or infected areas of skin.
Mängden lokalverkande kortison som du ska applicera mäts vanligtvis i fingertoppsenheter (FTU). En FTU är den mängd kräm eller salva som pressas ut längs en vuxens fingertopp (det vill säga från fingertoppen till det första vecket på fingret). Som riktmärke räcker en FTU för att täcka en yta som är dubbelt så stor som en vuxen hand. Läkaren kan ge dig en uppfattning om hur många FTU du behöver för att täcka det hudområde som är påverkat.
Your doctor will tell you how often to apply beclometasone. It must not be applied more than twice a day, and once a day is often sufficient.
Om du använder mer än en lokal kortikosteroid, se till att du vet när och var du ska använda var och en. Om du är osäker, rådfråga din läkare eller apotekspersonal.
After you have applied beclometasone, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).
If you are using beclometasone for psoriasis, make sure you follow your doctor's instructions carefully. It should not be used for large areas of psoriasis or for long periods of time, as these can cause your symptoms to flare up again afterwards.

Få ut det mesta av din behandling

If you are using a moisturiser along with this preparation, apply the moisturiser first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying beclometasone cream/ointment. This allows time for the moisturiser to be absorbed before the topical corticosteroid is applied. Your skin should be moist but not slippery when you apply beclometasone.
Do not use beclometasone cream/ointment on your face unless a skin specialist doctor has said you should. If you have been told to use it on your face, be careful not to get any preparation near your eyes and do not use it for longer periods of time than you have been advised.
Om inte din läkare har rekommenderat det ska du inte lägga ett bandage eller förband på det behandlade området, eftersom det ökar upptaget av läkemedlet och risken för biverkningar.
Continue to use beclometasone until the flare-up has gone and then stop it. A course of treatment for 7-14 days is often sufficient. If your symptoms have not improved after this time (or if they get worse), speak again with your doctor for further advice. Topical corticosteroids like beclometasone should not be used for long periods of time or on large areas of the body.
After you finish using beclometasone, continue to use your moisturiser every day. This will help to prevent a further flare-up. Your doctor may also prescribe a less potent steroid cream for you to use when needed.

Can beclometasone cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. You can reduce the risk of side-effects from beclometasone by applying the preparation thinly, no more than twice a day, and applying it to the affected areas only.

Side-effects of beclometasone cream/ointment	Vad kan jag göra om jag upplever detta?
Burning and smarting	These may occur in the first two days but usually get better after this
Thinning of the skin, permanent stretchmarks, allergic contact dermatitis, acne, rosacea, and hair growth at the site of application	These would normally only affect you if you use the cream or ointment for long periods of time
Beclometasone may get through your skin and into your bloodstream	This usually causes no problem unless the cream or ointment is used regularly on large areas of the skin

Viktigt: continuous or prolonged use of corticosteroid skin preparations is not recommended. As a general guide, corticosteroids should not be used continuously for more than 5 days in children and 7 days in adults, unless your doctor gives specific instructions to do so. This is to prevent the risk of more serious side-effects with prolonged use. In addition, prolonged use can lead to more severe flare-ups of your skin condition when you do stop treatment. Always continue to moisturise your skin after stopping treatment with any corticosteroid preparation. If you experience severe redness, burning or stinging of your skin within a few days or weeks of stopping treatment you should consider over-use of the corticosteroid as a possible cause. Speak to your doctor or a pharmacist for advice in this case.

Viktigt: there is a risk of fire when creams and ointments are absorbed by fabrics (such as clothing or bedsheets), making them flammable. A spark or flame can easily ignite the fabric. The risk is highest when large amounts of paraffin-based products are applied and absorb into fabrics. However, there is also a risk when non-paraffin products are used. Be aware of this fire hazard when repeatedly using large amounts of any skin product. Do not smoke or go near naked flames.

When used as directed by your doctor or pharmacist, this product will be applied in small quantities on small areas of skin. There should be minimal absorption into fabrics and a lower risk of fire.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to beclometasone, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store beclometasone

Förvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.
Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.

Viktig information om alla läkemedel

Se till att den som förskriver denna medicin känner till alla andra mediciner du tar eller använder. Detta inkluderar mediciner du köper samt växtbaserade och homeopatiska läkemedel.

Before using this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking or using any medicine.

Never use more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that someone has swallowed some of the medicine by accident, contact the accident and emergency department of your local hospital for advice.

Om du ska genomgå en operation eller tandbehandling, informera den som utför behandlingen om vilka mediciner du tar eller använder.

Denna medicin är för dig. Ge den aldrig till andra människor även om deras tillstånd verkar vara detsamma som ditt.

Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade mediciner. Ta dem till ditt lokala apotek som kommer att ta hand om dem åt dig.

Om du köper några läkemedel, kontrollera alltid med en farmaceut att de är säkra att ta tillsammans med dina andra läkemedel.

Om du har några frågor om denna medicin, fråga din apotekare.

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Vanliga frågor

What is the difference between beclometasone cream and ointment?

Beclometasone is available as both a cream and an ointment. Generally, the cream is prescribed for areas of skin that are moist or weeping, while the ointment is used for dry skin.

Can I use beclometasone on my child's skin?

Beclometasone is generally not suitable for children. However, a skin specialist doctor may occasionally prescribe short courses of up to two weeks for a child if it is deemed necessary.

How long should I wait between applying moisturiser and beclometasone?

If you are using a moisturiser alongside beclometasone, you should apply the moisturiser first. Then, wait 10-15 minutes to allow the moisturiser to be absorbed before applying beclometasone cream or ointment. Your skin should feel moist but not slippery when you apply the beclometasone.

Does beclometasone pose a fire risk?

There is a fire risk when creams and ointments are absorbed by fabrics like clothing or bedsheets, making them flammable. This risk is highest with large amounts of paraffin-based products, but can also occur with non-paraffin products. It's important to be aware of this hazard and avoid smoking or naked flames when using these products, especially on larger areas where absorption into fabrics might be greater. When used as directed in small quantities, the risk is lower.

What should I do if my skin condition worsens or doesn't improve after using beclometasone for a while?

If your symptoms have not improved after 7-14 days of using beclometasone, or if your condition gets worse during treatment, you should speak with your doctor again for further advice. Also, if you notice severe redness, burning, or stinging of your skin within a few days or weeks of stopping treatment, you should consult your doctor or a pharmacist, as this could be due to overuse of the corticosteroid.

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Vidare läsning och referenser

Mediciner Komplett BNF 89:e Utgåvan; Brittiska Läkarföreningen och Kungliga Farmaceutiska Sällskapet i Storbritannien, London.
Manufacturer's PIL, Beclometasone dipropionate 0.25 mg/g Cream; Chemidex Pharma Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated September 2021