Besone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Local Product Insert

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone valerate

Indications/Uses

Psoriasis, atopic eczema, nummular eczema, stasis eczema, otitis externa, seborrhoeic dermatitis, sunburn, prickly heat.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply once daily to bid.

Contraindications

Viral diseases, bacterial & fungal skin infections, acne rosacea & perioral dermatitis.

Special Precautions

Extensive or prolonged use. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Pregnancy. Infants & childn <4 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Local atrophic changes (prolonged & intensive treatment). Skin collagen loss. Hypercorticism. Itching, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral & allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infections, striae & miliaria.

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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.

Thai FDA Category

E-D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Besone cream 0.1 %

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's

Besone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma