Generic name: betamethasone topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Alphatrex, Beta-Val, Betaderm, Betanate, Betatrex,
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Drug class:Topical steroids
What is betamethasone?
Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Betamethasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Betamethasone topical is available in a cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam or spray.
Warnings
Do not use betamethasone longer than you have been told to by your doctor. Use care when using on a large part of the skin. Talk with your doctor.
Do not use to treat diaper rash or redness. Avoid applying betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray to the diaper area.
Different brands of betamethasone may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before using betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray on a child.
If you are breast-feeding, do not apply betamethasone cream, gel, ointment, lotion, foam, or spray to the nipple or the area around it.
Betamethasone may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use betamethasone if you are allergic to it.
To make sure betamethasone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have e
