Generic name: betamethasone valerate (topical application route) [ bay-ta-METH-a-sone-VAL-er-ate ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 13, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Betamethacot
- Beta-Val
- Luxiq
- Qualisone
- Valisone
In Canada
- Betacort Scalp Lotion
- Betnovate
- Betnovate-1/2
- Celestoderm-V
- Celestoderm-V/2
- Ectosone Mild-Lotion
- Ectosone Regular-Cream
- Ectosone Regular-Lotion
- Ectosone Scalp Lotion
- Metaderm Mild
- Metaderm Regular
- Novo-Betamet
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Cream
- Lotion
- Foam
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Betamethasone
Uses for Celestoderm-V/2
Betamethasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Betamethasone foam is used for scalp problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Celestoderm-V/2
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of betamethasone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause...
