Valerate N Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has an antimicrobial action against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Valerate N Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly as prescribed by your doctor. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, talk to your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, redness, and a burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects such as rash, itchy bumpy skin, or redness of the skin. You must consult the doctor if you experience any of these serious side effects or worsening of common side effects.

Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are known to be allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult the doctor about this condition. During the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas, as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Uses of Valerate N Cream

Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

Benefits of Valerate N Cream

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

Valerate N Cream is used to treat various skin infections such as eczema, psoriasis, severe insect bites, prickly heat, and other types of rash. It helps treat bacterial infections that may develop in affected areas, reducing swelling, redness, and itching. It controls infection and inflammation and prevents further irritation and scratching, which can worsen the condition.

Side effects of Valerate N Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Valerate N

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Application site pain

How to use Valerate N Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Valerate N Cream works

Valerate N Cream is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Neomycin. Betamethasone is a steroid that blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins and leukotrienes) that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth on the skin by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valerate N Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valerate N Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Valerate N Cream?

If you miss a dose of Valerate N Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Valerate N Cream should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Avoid applying Valerate N Cream to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
Valerate N Cream may cause temporary burning, itching, or redness at the application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
Inform your doctor if your skin problem has not improved after seven days of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

What are you using Valerate N Cream for?

Bacterial inf*

44%

Others

33%

Bacterial ski*

11%

Skin disorder*

11%

*Bacterial infections, Bacterial skin infections, Skin disorders

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

48%

Average

43%

Poor

10%

What were the side-effects while using Valerate N Cream?

No Side Effec*

33%

Application s*

33%

Vomiting

33%

*No Side Effect, Application site irritation

How do you take Valerate N Cream?

With or witho*

75%

With food

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Valerate N Cream on price

Not Expensive

58%

Expensive

25%

Average

17%

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References

Betamethasone valerate [EMC Label]. Uxbridge, Middlesex: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2017. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available From:
Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin [Package Information Leaflet]. Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2024. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin [Package Information Leaflet]. Puurs, Belgium: Purna Pharmaceuticals NV; 2024. [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025] (online): Available from: