Indications
Betameson cream and ointment are prescribed to alleviate the inflammatory and pruritic symptoms associated with severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, including:
- Atopic eczema
- Nummular eczema
- Contact dermatitis
- Neurodermatitis
- Anogenital and senile pruritus
- Lichen planus
- Psoriasis
Pharmacology
Betamethasone Dipropionate is a topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictor properties. It induces peptides called lipocortins, which antagonize phospholipase A2, leading to reduced inflammatory mediator release.
Dosage & Administration
Apply a thin film once or twice daily to cover completely the affected area. Patients with chronic psoriasis who have achieved marked improvement may be maintained with a pulse dosing regimen once each week.
Interaction
There is no evidence of any interaction.
Contraindications
Avoid in patients with hypersensitivity to Betamethasone Dipropionate or other corticosteroids. Contraindicated in viral skin infections, tuberculosis, acne rosacea, fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, and ulcerative conditions.
Side Effects
Common side effects include transient burning/stinging, dry skin, pruritus, irritation, and folliculitis. Rare adverse effects include tingling, cracking of skin, warm feeling, scaling, rash, erythema, vesiculation, and hyperaesthesia.
Precautions & Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs and administer appropriate therapy for infection. Prolonged use may lead to systemic effects, striae, or skin atrophy. Not intended for use under occlusive dressings or in infants where the napkin may act as an occlusive dressing.
Overdose Effects
Acute overdose is unlikely and not life-threatening. Adhere to prescribed usage duration.
Therapeutic Class
Corticosteroid
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture, and out of the reach of children.
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