1% Cream contains 1
Novo-Betamet
The potency of
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
Betamethasone Valerate is the 17-valerate ester of betamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid with metabolic, immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory actions
Betamethasone is FDA approved for the following skin conditions: Eczema or dermatitis of the skin that is responsive to corticosteroids
Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application—The chance of side
Betamethasone is not the same as hydrocortisone, but both medications are corticosteroids (steroids, for short)
Steroids like betamethasone and hydrocortisone work by relieving the inflammation that causes many of the symptoms Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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Betamethasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions
Chemically, it is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-valerate
The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear
[2] [3] Betamethasone valerate is often used to treat mild eczema with good efficacy and lower incidence of steroid induced adverse effects due to its lower potency compared to other glucocorticoids
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25 mg) may be applied daily]; maximum duration of therapy: 30 days
3% (Nerisone Forte®)
Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application—The chance of side effects may be increased
Biasanya, Betamethasone diberikan sebagai pengobatan jangka pendek
Betamethasone valerate is a white to practically white, odorless crystalline powder, and is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in benzene and in ether
It belongs to a group of medicines known as topical corticosteroids
Dosage once or twice a day is often effective
Betamethasone valerate belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids (commonly called “steroids”)
2 mg betamethasone valerate (equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone) in a soft, white, hydrophilic cream of purified water, mineral oil, white petrolatum, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, monobasic sodium phosphate and phosphoric acid or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH, if required); chlorocresol is
Betamethasone cream is a potent corticosteroid so is restricted to prescription only to ensure that is used safely and appropriately
Potency depends on many factors, including the drug’s characteristics and concentration and stomach distention