betamethasone dipropionate topical

Adult Dosing .

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

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment = high potency; 0.05% cream = high/medium potency; 0.05% lotion = medium/low potency

[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]

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

[formulation clarification]

Info: betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment = high potency; 0.05% cream = high/medium potency; 0.05% lotion = medium/low potency

[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

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