Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel
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Uses
Betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) is a super-high potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dose should not exceed 50 g per week because of potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
This product is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age.
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Other Information
Betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) contains betamethasone dipropionate, USP, a syn-thetic fluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. Betamethasone dipropionate is included in a class of compounds consisting primarily of synthetic corticosteroids for use topically as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Chemically, betamethasone dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate, with the molecular formula C 28H 37FO 7, a molecular weight of 504.6, and the following structural formula:
Betamethasone dipropionate is a white to creamy white, odorless crystalline powder, insoluble in water.
Each gram of betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) contains: 0.64 mg betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone), in an augmented gel base of purified water, propylene glycol, carbomer 940, and sodium hydroxide.
Sources
Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel Manufacturers
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
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Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Apply a thin layer of betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) to the affected skin once or twice daily and rub it in gently and completely.
Betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid; therefore, treatment should be limited to two weeks, and amounts greater than 50 g per week should not be used.
Betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) should not be used with occlusive dressings.
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Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.
Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel | Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.
Apply a thin layer of Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel (Augmented) to the affected skin once or twice daily and rub in gently and completely.
Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel (Augmented) is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 weeks, and amounts greater than 50 g per week should not be used.
Betamethasone Dipropionate Gel (Augmented) should not be used with occlusive dressings.
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