Axcel Betamethasone Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone 17-valerate

Indications/Uses

Eczema including atopic, infantile, discoid & stasis; prurigo; psoriasis; neurodermatoses including lichen simplex & planus; seborrheic dermatitis; intertrigo; contact sensitivity reactions; discoid lupus erythematosus; generalised erythroderma; insect bites; otitis externa.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply small quantity to the affected skin bd or tds until improvement occurs.

Contraindications

Rosacea, acne & peri-oral dermatitis. Skin lesions caused by infection w/ viruses (eg, herpes simplex, chickenpox), fungi (eg, candidiasis, tinea), or bacteria (eg, impetigo).

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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Betamethasone Topical cream 0.1 % w/w

Packing/Price

1's

Axcel Betamethasone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma