SW Betamethasone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone 17-valerate

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses eg, psoriasis, allergic & inflammatory dermatitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thin film onto affected area once-tds.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone valerate or other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops or in presence of dermatological infections. HPA axis suppression. Large doses, prolonged use or use under occlusive dressing. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Pregnancy & lactation. Growth & development of childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral & allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae & miliaria.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

SW Betamethasone cream 0.1 %

Packing/Price

100 g x 1's;30 g x 12 × 1's

SW Betamethasone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Antah Pharma