Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented
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Uses
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) is a super-high potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years and older. The total dose should not exceed 50 mL per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
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Other Information
Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP 0.05% (Augmented) contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid, for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of corticosteroid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Betamethasone dipropionate is the 17, 21-dipropionate ester of betamethasone.
Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β, 17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the empirical formula C28H37FO7, a molecular weight of 504.6 and the following structural formula:
It is a white to creamy-white, odorless powder insoluble in water; freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform; sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Each gram of Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP 0.05% (Augmented) contains 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in an augmented lotion base of purified water; isopropyl alcohol (30%); hydroxypropyl cellulose; propylene glycol; monobasic sodium phosphate and phosphoric acid used to adjust the pH.
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Betamethasone Dipropionate Augmented Manufacturers
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
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Apply a few drops of betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) to the affected skin once or twice daily and massage lightly until the lotion disappears. Betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid. Treatment with betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) should be limited to two weeks, and amounts greater than 50 mL per week should not be used. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) should not be used with occlusive dressings. Betamethasone dipropionate lotion (augmented) should not be applied to the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.
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