betamethasone dipropionate topical

Adult Dosing .

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

Special Note

[strength 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 ointment or cream qd-bid]

Alt: apply lotion bid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply qd-bid]

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 ointment or cream qd-bid for up to 4wk]

Alt: apply lotion bid for up to 4wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

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

Special Note

[strength 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 ointment or cream qd-bid; Alt: apply lotion bid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[13 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; 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 ointment or cream qd-bid; Alt: apply lotion bid; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use