Betamethasone Topical
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
Betamethasone Topical Uses
Betamethasone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
How Betamethasone Topical works
Betamethasone Topical is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Common side effects of Betamethasone Topical
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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Frequently asked questions for Betamethasone Topical
Betamethasone cream is not available as OTC product
Betamethasone topical may cause skin pigmentation in few patients. It may lighten or darken the skin color. Do not use betamethasone without doctor's advice
No. Betamethasone valerate can be used in conditions like eczema (a type of itchy skin rash), atopic dermatitis (inflammation of skin) and psoriasis of the scalp, hands and feet
No. Betnesol (i.e. betamethasone) cannot be used in retention edema. On the contrary, it causes the fluid and salt retention thereby adding to the edema problem
Betamethasone and hydrocortisone belong to the same class of medications (i.e. corticosteroids) and produce almost similar pharmacological responses. The effect may vary based on the conditions and individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.