15GRxPsoriasis

Calcibet

Calcibet Ointment 15G

Betamethasone

VALOR PHARMACEUTICALS pc 1 unit

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient

Betamethasone

Drug Class

Antipsoriatics

Chemical Class

Steroid

Pharmacological Group

on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...

ATC Code

A07EA04, C05AA05, D07AC01, D07XC01, H02AB01, R01AD06, R03BA04, S01BA06, S01CB04, S02BA07, S03BA03

Status

Essential Medicine

What is Calcibet?

Uses

Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Betamethasone topic...

How It Works

Chemical Class

Steroid

Pharmacological Group

on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Parenteral pharmacological group

Betamethasone also known as Betamethasone -17-valerate. Betamethasone (Valerate), Betamethasone (Valerate), Betamethasone (Valerate) are the derivatives of Betamethasone. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Glucocorticoid agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Parenteral pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Betamethasone is 392.46.

How to Take It

Adult · IV

4 to 20 mg — As recommended.

At affected area only .

Adult · Otic

0.1 % — 4 hourly

Frequency may be increased upto 12 times/day if needed.

Adult · PO

0.5 to 5 mg — 24 hourly

Adult · Topical

0.05 to 0.1 % — 8 hourly

At affected area only .

Child · IV

0.2 mg/kg — 8 hourly

Child · Oral

0.005 to 0.05 mg/kg — 12 hourly

Child · Topical

0.1 % — 8 hourly

Safety Alerts

Disorders of calcium metabolism, severe renal or hepatic impairment, Sinceitcontains corticosteroid, follow contra-indications applicable for topical corticosteroids

Important Warnings

Avoid application on face, elderly, hypersensitivity reaction, pustular or erythrodermic exfoliative psoriasis, avoid exposure to sunlight

Side Effects

Pruritusrashfolliculitishypercalcaemiaperioral dermatitisdry skinerythemahot flushestransient irritationcontact dermatitispruritusaggravation of psoriasisphotosensitivity.

Drug Interactions

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use

including prescription and over-the-counter medicines

vitamins

and herbal products .

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Use only when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem.

Lactation

Contraindicated or avoid

Storage

Inj Store Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab, Oint, Gel, Cream, Lotion, Oral Soln Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.

Price Intelligence

Rs 1,297.05

DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026

Rs 1,297.05 per unit

No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.

Prices across sources

DVAGORs 1,297.05

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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.

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