Betamethasone Valerate Cream and Betamethasone Valerate Ointment contain Betamethasone Valerate USP (9-Fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-valerate); its empirical formula is C27H37FO6; its molecular weight is 476.59 (CAS Registry Number 2152-44-5); its structural formula is:
Each gram of the 0.1% cream contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate (equivalent to 1.0 mg betamethasone) in a hydrophilic cream base consisting of purified water, mineral oil, white petrolatum, polyethylene glycol 1000 monocetyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, monobasic sodium phosphate, phosphoric acid or sodium hydroxide and 4-chloro-m-cresol as a preservative. Each gram of the 0.1% ointment contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate (equivalent to 1.0 mg betamethasone) in an ointment base consisting of mineral oil, white petrolatum and hydrogenated lanolin.
Betamethasone Valerate Cream 0.1% and Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film one to three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Dosage once or twice a day is often effective. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.
Apply a thin film of Betamethasone Valerate Cream or Ointment to the affected skin areas one to three times a day. Dosage once or twice a day is often effective.
Apply a few drops of Betamethasone Valerate Lotion to the affected area and massage lightly until it disappears. Apply twice daily, in the morning and at night. Dosage may be increased in stubborn cases. Following improvement, apply once daily. For the most effective and economical use, apply nozzle very close to affected area and gently squeeze bottle.
Betamethasone Valerate Cream 0.1% and Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film one to three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Dosage once or twice a day is often effective. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.