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Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel (Diprolene) to treat itching and other skin conditions such as eczema. Minor side effects include dry skin and mild, temporary stinging when applied. [3]
Betnovate ointment. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that is available as a pill, by injection, and as an ointment, cream, lotion, gel, or aerosol (spray) for the skin, and a foam for the scalp. [10] When given by injection, anti-inflammatory effects begin in around two hours and last for seven days. [3]
Betamethasone valerate (Beta Cream/Ointment/Scalp Application, Betnovate Lotion/C Cream/C Ointment, Fucicort) Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone Cream/Ointment, Diprovate Cream, Daivobet 50/500 Ointment) Diflucortolone valerate (Nerisone C/Cream/Fatty Ointment/Ointment) Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate (Locoid C/Cream/Crelo Topical Emulsion ...
[1] [2] It is a combination of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate. [1] It is applied to the skin. [1] Common side effects include paresthesia, rash, edema, and secondary infections. [1] In 2022, it was the 242nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions. [3] [4]
Alclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use, possessing anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. [2]The prodrug alclometasone dipropionate was originally marketed under the brand name Aclovate by GlaxoSmithKline as a topical cream and ointment.
[11] [12] This medication is available in ointment, gel, aerosol, or foam, formulations. [12] [8] The ointment formulation was FDA approved in 2004, and is indicated for the once daily topical treatment of plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris amenable to topical therapy. [13]
Even low-potency topical glucocorticoids are able to cause adverse effects in children when used for prolonged periods of time. Generally, a smaller dose of topical glucocorticoid is required by children for a given condition than adults, as children have relatively smaller body surface area compared to adults.
In general, use a potent preparation short term and weaker preparation for maintenance between flare-ups. While there is no proven best benefit-to-risk ratio, [11] if prolonged use of a topical steroid on a skin surface is required, a pulse therapy should be undertaken.