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Is Betamethasone Toxic To 18months Old Who Swallowed Betnovate Oinment?
hello. i have an 18 months old child who swallowed some betnovate ointment about 2 hours ago. the amount seems too small and nothing wrong with her (no vomitting or loosemotion). i gave her plenty of water to drink and she seems ok but i m still worried about her. is betamethasone toxic?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
Betametasone cream is a steroid cream. It has anti-inflammatory properties. So, if it is swallowed in small amounts it is not toxic. You should not be worried.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Betametasone cream is a steroid cream. It has anti-inflammatory properties. So, if it is swallowed in small amounts it is not toxic. You should not be worried.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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