Benosone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone valerate

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Apply thin film to affected area once-tds. Childn Apply thin film to affected area once daily.

Contraindications

Infection at treatment site, skin atrophy, preexisting acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, primary cutaneous viral infection (eg, herpes simplex, chickenpox), skin TB, vaccinia, varicella, rosacea. Infant <1 yr.

Special Precautions

Avoid long-term topical therapy in childn.

Adverse Reactions

Skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria w/ occlusive dressing.

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Benosone cream 0.1 %

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Form

Benosone oint 0.1 %

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Benosone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Hoe Pharma

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma