Betamethasone Valerate (Topical Application Route)


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Betamethasone Valerate (Topical Application Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Betamethacot
  • Beta-Val
  • Luxiq
  • Qualisone
  • Valisone

Canadian Brand Names

  • Betacort Scalp Lotion
  • Betnovate
  • Betnovate-1/2
  • Celestoderm-V
  • Celestoderm-V/2
  • Ectosone Mild-Lotion
  • Ectosone Regular-Cream
  • Ectosone Regular-Lotion
  • Ectosone Scalp Lotion
  • Metaderm Mild
  • Metaderm Regular
  • Novo-Betamet

Description

Betamethasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Betamethasone foam is used for scalp problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR603159 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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