betamethasone dipropionate augmented topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.05%; CREAM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: betamethasone dipropionate augmented 0.05% ointment, gel, lotion = highest potency; 0.05% cream = high potency

[additional info]

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

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply qd-bid]

Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply qd-bid]

Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[apply qd-bid for up to 4wk]

Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.05%; CREAM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: betamethasone dipropionate augmented 0.05% ointment, gel, lotion = highest potency; 0.05% cream = high potency

[additional info]

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

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[13 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[13 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[13 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid for up to 2wk; Max: 50 g/wk ointment, cream, gel; 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use