Betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years of age or older.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Betamethasone. Full label: DailyMed.
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years of age or older.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Betamethasone. Full label: DailyMed.
Apply a thin film of betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to betamethasone dipropionate, to other corticosteroids, or to any ingredient in this preparation., Hypersensitivity to any component of this medicine.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Effects on endocrine system: Betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% can cause reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency during and after withdrawal of treatment. Risk factor(s) include the use of high-potency topical corticosteroids, use over a large surface area or to areas under occlusion, prolonged use, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and use in pediatric patients. Modify use should HPA axis suppression develop., Ophthalmic Adverse Reactions: Betamethasone dipropionate ointment (augmented), 0.05% may increase the risk of cataracts and glaucoma.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Most common adverse reactions (<1%) are: erythema, folliculitis, pruritus, and vesiculation. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-645-9833 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
159 products from 93 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betalar Drop | Betamethasone | Lark Laboratories Ltd. | |
| Betalar S Tablet | Betamethasone | Lark Laboratories Ltd. | |
| Betasone 0.5mg Drop | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Genetica Laboratory Pvt. LTd. | |
| Betnelan 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Betnesol 0.5mg Oral Drop | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Betnesol 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Betnesol 4mg Injection | Betamethasone (4mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Betnesol Forte 1mg Tablet | Betamethasone (1mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| A Cort 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Acron Pharmaceuticals | strip of 10 tablets |
| Alerkim 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Kim Lab | strip of 10 tablets |
| Alerkim Forte 1mg Tablet | Betamethasone (1mg) | Kim Lab | strip of 10 tablets |
| Alerkim Injection | Betamethasone (4mg/ml) | Kim Lab | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Alerkim Oral Drops | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Kim Lab | packet of 15 ml Oral Drops |
| Aller B 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Elikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ascort 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ascort Forte 1mg Tablet | Betamethasone (1mg) | Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Azonate Cream | Betamethasone (0.05% w/w) | Adips Laboratories Ltd | tube of 20 gm Cream |
| Banadon 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Roche Products India Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Be Slon 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Uni-Pex Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | strip of 20 tablets |
| Becort Oral Drops | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Densa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | packet of 15 ml Oral Drops |
| Belar 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Comed Chemicals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Belar Forte 1mg Tablet | Betamethasone (1mg) | Comed Chemicals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Ben Injection | Betamethasone (4mg/ml) | Plus Pharma | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Benicort 0.5mg Oral Drops | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 15 ml Oral Drops |
| Benicort 0.5mg Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Benicort Injection | Betamethasone (4mg/ml) | P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Benicort Oral Drops | Betamethasone (NA) | P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 10 ml Oral Drops |
| Benicort Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 20 tablets |
| Besol Injection | Betamethasone (4mg/ml) | Akme Biotec | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Besol Tablet | Betamethasone (0.5mg) | Akme Biotec | strip of 20 tablets |
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