Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone , Topical
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 Provate?
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
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 82.57
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper 30gmRs 242.83
ServaidRs 82.57
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Betamethasone , Topical, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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15G
Rs 68.4Rs 68.4/unit
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Betaderm
15G
Rs 68.4Rs 68.4/unit
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Effidex
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Rs 143.45Rs 143.45/unit
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Effidex
15G
Rs 143.45Rs 143.45/unit
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Rs 144.81Rs 144.81/unit
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Effidex
60Ml
Rs 175.75Rs 175.75/unit
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Betaderm
1mg
Rs 47.41
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Betaderm
Rs 72
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Effidex
Rs 97
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Betaderm
100ml
Rs 159.96
Below approved ceilingATCO
Betamet
1mg
Rs 179.2 ceiling
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