Dosage form: lotion, augmented
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2020.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
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- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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Indications and Usage for Betamethasone Lotion Augmented
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion USP (augmented), 0.05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years of age or older.
Betamethasone Lotion Augmented Dosage and Administration
Apply a few drops of betamethasone dipropionate lotion USP (augmented), 0.05% to the affected skin areas once or twice daily and massage lightly until the lotion disappears.
Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Betamethasone dipropionate lotion USP (augmented), 0.05% is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid. Treatment with betamethasone dipropionate lotion USP (augmented), 0.05% should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts should not exceed 50 mL per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
