Dermasole Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone-17-valerate

Indications/Uses

Inflammatory dermatoses that are normally responsive to topical corticosteroid therapy. Psoriasis. Eczema, prurigo.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply bd-tds.

Contraindications

Rosacea, acne & peri-oral dermatitis. Skin lesions caused by infection w/ viruses, fungi or bacteria.

Special Precautions

Avoid long-term continuous therapy.

Adverse Reactions

Local atrophic skin changes eg, striae, thinning & dilatation of superficial blood vessels.

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dermasole cream 0.1 %

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Form

Dermasole oint 0.1 %

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

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