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Which excipients in Betnovate Cream (betamethasone valerate) can cause allergic or local skin reactions?

Name: Which excipients in Betnovate Cream (betamethasone valerate) can cause allergic or local skin reactions?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:38:15.954Z

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Betnovate Cream (betamethasone valerate) contains chlorocresol, which may cause allergic reactions, and cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions such as contact dermatitis.

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Betnovate CreamGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 19Document updated 18 July 2024

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