Betamethasone Topical

Information about Betamethasone Topical

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)

Available Medicine for Betamethasone Topical

    Frequently asked questions for Betamethasone Topical

    Betamethasone Topical

    Q. Is betamethasone cream available as over the counter (OTC) product?
    Betamethasone cream is not available as OTC product
    Q. Does betamethasone topical lighten skin/ bleach skin?
    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
    Q. Is betamethasone valerate used for acne/ ringworm?
    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
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    Q. Does betnesol work in retention edema?
    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
    Q. Is betamethasone stronger than hydrocortisone?
    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.

    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)