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Betamethasone Topical (Betatrex, Diprolene, Diprosone, Luxig foam, Valisone)
Tradenames: Betatrex, Diprolene, Diprosone, Valisone.
Indications:
- skin disorders
- seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis
- urticaria
- anogenital pruritus
- psoriasis
- inflammatory phase of xerosis
- late phase of allergic dermatitis or irritant dermatitis
- cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- discoid lupus
- granuloma annulare
Contraindications:
Caution: Halogenated hydrocarbons should not be used on face
a) rebound worsening
b) steroid-induced rosacea or atrophy
Dosage:
Topical agent: Tradenames: Diprosone, Valisone.
- 0.05 or 0.1% cream/ointment/lotion BID/TID
Augmented betamethasone: Tradename: Diprolene. Very high potency (0.05%).
Betamethasone dipropionate: high potency (0.05%).
Lotion: 0.05% (30 mL & 60 mL)
Cream Ointment, or topical gel: 0.05% (15 g & 45 g)
Interactions
drug adverse effects of glucocorticoids
monitor with drug (more general terms)
General
betamethasone dipropionate; betamethasone valerate (Celestone, Soluspan, Betasone)
topical glucocorticoid (topical steroid)