Beser Lotion
Generic name:fluticasone propionate
Dosage form: lotion
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
On This Page
- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Beser Lotion
Beser Lotion is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age or older.
Beser Lotion Dosage and Administration
Apply a thin film of Beser Lotion to the affected skin areas once daily. Rub in gently.
Discontinue use when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.
The safety and efficacy of Beser Lotion have not been established beyond 4 weeks of use.
Avoid use with occlusive dressings or application to the diaper area [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and (5.2)].
Beser Lotion is for topical use only, and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Lotion, 0.05%. Each gram of Beser (fluticasone propionate) Lotion, 0.05% contains 0.5 mg fluticasone propionate in a white to off-white lotion base. Beser (fluticasone propionate) Lotion, 0.05% is supplied in 60 mL bottles.
Contraindications
None.
Warnings and Precautions
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression and Other Adverse Endocrine Effects
Topical corticosteroids, including Beser Lotion, can produce reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticoid insufficiency. Risk factors that predispose to HPA axis suppression include the use of high-potency topical corticosteroids, large treatment surface areas, prolonged use, use under occlusion, concomitant use of more than one corticosteroid-containing product, altered skin barrier, and liver failure. Pediatric patients may be at greater risk of HPA axis suppression due to their higher skin surface area to body mass ratios [see Use in Speci...