betamethasone dipropionate topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply qd-bid]

Info: do not use occlusive dressing; oint = high potency; crm = high/medium potency; lotion = medium/low potency

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[13 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: do not use occlusive dressing; oint = high potency; crm = high/medium potency; lotion = medium/low potency

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[1 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx