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Effidex

Effidex Ointment 15G

Betamethasone

MASS PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED pc 1 unit

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient

Betamethasone

Drug Class

Corticosteroid, Plain

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 Effidex?

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

Acne, perioral dermatitis, widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, bacterial, fungal or viral skin lesions such as impetigo, paronychia, erysipelas, cellulitis, angular cheilitis, erythrasma, treatment of rosacea, peri-oral dermatitis or acne, use on face, groin or axilla

Important Warnings

Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity) Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis

Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants

If local irritation develops discontinue use

Side Effects

Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacne form eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea

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

Rs 143.45

DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026

Rs 143.45 per unit

No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.

Prices across sources

ServaidRs 97

DVAGORs 143.45

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SAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMP

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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