Beprosone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone dipropionate

Indications/Uses

Suppression of skin diseases in which inflammation is a prominent feature eg, eczema, infantile eczema, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis & intertrigo.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply to the affected area as directed.

Special Precautions

Prolonged treatment, when treating extensive BSA, when using occlusive dressing & when treating childn. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Burning sensation, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae & miliria.

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Beprosone cream 0.064 % w/w

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;450 g x 1's

Form

Beprosone oint 0.064 % w/w

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;450 g x 1's

Beprosone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Taisho

Distributor:

Zuellig

Firma Chun Cheong