Indications
Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses including atopic (infantile atopic dermatitis).
Dosage
Adult: As 0.1% betamethasone valerate cream, ointment, lotion: Apply thinly onto the affected area 1-3 times daily for up to 4 weeks or until improvement occurs. Re-evaluate treatment if condition worsens or does not improve within 2-4 weeks.
Child: As 0.1% betamethasone valerate cream, ointment, lotion: 1-<12 years Use the minimum effective dose and limit treatment courses to 5 days without occlusion.
Contraindication
Untreated fungal, tubercular or bacterial skin infections; viral skin lesions (e.g. herpes simplex, varicella, vaccinia), acne vulgaris, rosacea, perianal and genital pruritus, perioral dermatitis, pruritus without inflammation; infants <1 year (betamethasone valerate).
Precaution
Patient with history of local hypersensitivity to corticosteroids (betamethasone valerate); subjected to stress conditions (e.g. trauma, intercurrent illness, surgery). Avoid abrupt withdrawal (particularly during prolonged therapy). Renal and hepatic impairment. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Topical foam: Store between 20-25°C. Protect from extreme heat exposure
MedsGo Class
Topical Corticosteroids
Features
- Betamethasone