Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone
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 Dipsone?
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
1
Adult · IV
4 to 20 mg — As recommended.
At affected area only .
2
Adult · Otic
0.1 % — 4 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto 12 times/day if needed.
3
Adult · PO
0.5 to 5 mg — 24 hourly
4
Adult · Topical
0.05 to 0.1 % — 8 hourly
At affected area only .
5
Child · IV
0.2 mg/kg — 8 hourly
6
Child · Oral
0.005 to 0.05 mg/kg — 12 hourly
7
Child · Topical
0.1 % — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use betamethasone if you are allergic to it
To make sure betamethasone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: skin irritation after using steroid medicine
thinning of the skin where you will apply betamethasone
cataracts or glaucoma
adrenal gland problems
Important Warnings
Do not use betamethasone longer than you have been told to by your doctor
Use care when using on a large part of the skin
Talk with your doctor
Do not use to treat diaper rash or redness
Avoid applying betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray to the diaper area
Different brands of betamethasone may be for use in different ages of children
Talk with the doctor before using betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray on a child
If you are breastfeeding, do not apply betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray to the nipple or the area around it
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to betamethasone: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using betamethasone and call your doctor at once if you have: severe skin irritation where the medicine was appliedor signs of skin infection (swellingrednesswarmthoozing). Your skin can absorb topical steroid medicinewhich may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Stop using betamethasone and call your doctor if you have: blurred visiontunnel visioneye painor seeing halos around lightsslow wound healing
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 .
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
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 15gmRs 135.82
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