Betnovate Scalp Application Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults, Elderly and Children over 1 year: A small quantity of Betamethasone (as valerate) (Betnovate) Solution for Scalp Application should be applied to the scalp night and morning until improvement is noticeable. It may then be possible to sustain improvement by applying once a day, or less frequently.
Due to the flammable nature of Betamethasone (as valerate) (Betnovate) Solution for Scalp Application, patients should avoid smoking or being near an open flame during application and immediately after use.
Children: Betamethasone (as valerate) (Betnovate) Solution for Scalp Application is contraindicated in children under one year of age. Children are more likely to develop local and systemic side effects of topical corticosteroids and, in general, require shorter courses and less potent agents than adults.
Care should be taken when using Betamethasone (as valerate) (Betnovate) Solution for Scalp Application to ensure the amount applied is the minimum that provides therapeutic benefit.
Elderly: Clinical studies have not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. The greater frequency of decreased hepatic or renal function in the elderly may delay elimination if systemic absorption occurs. Therefore, the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.
Renal/Hepatic Impairment: In case of systemic absorption (when application is over a large surface area for a prolonged period) metabolism and elimination may be delayed therefore increasing the risk of systemic toxicity. Therefore, the minimum quantity should be used for the shortest duration to achieve the desired clinical benefit.