SW Betamethasone 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 Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone 17-valerate

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses eg, psoriasis, allergic & inflammatory dermatitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thin film onto affected area once-tds.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone valerate or other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops or in presence of dermatological infections. HPA axis suppression. Visual disturbances eg, cataract, glaucoma or central serous chorioretinopathy. Large doses, prolonged use or use under occlusive dressing. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Pregnancy & lactation. Growth & development of childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral & allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae & miliaria. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria; blurred vision.

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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

SW Betamethasone cream 0.1 %

Packing/Price

100 g x 1's;30 g x 12 × 1's

SW Betamethasone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Antah Pharma