Betacort Cream Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone valerate

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses eg, psoriasis, eczemas, pruritus, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, lichen planus.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Apply once-tds. Childn Apply once daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to propylene glycol. Viral diseases, bacterial & fungal skin infection; acne, rosacea & perioral dermatitis. Infants <1 yr.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used under occlusive dressings. Avoid contact w/ face & eyes. Avoid extensive or prolonged use in pregnancy & lactation. Avoid long-term continuous therapy in infants & childn <4 yr. Adrenal suppression & growth retardation in infants & childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Local atrophic changes (prolonged & intensive treatment). Skin collagen loss; hypercorticism; itching, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral & allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infection, striae & miliaria.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Betacort cream 0.1% w/w

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Betacort Cream

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

SM Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

SM Pharmaceuticals