What is Betamethasone Dipropionate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get any of it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. Rinse it off right away if it does get on these areas.

Avoid using this medicine on the face, groin, underarms, or on thin areas of the skin application site unless directed by your doctor. Do not use on skin areas that may rub or touch together.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Cream, gel, lotion, or ointment: Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Aerosol foam: Turn the can upside down and squirt a small amount onto a small plate or other cool surface. Then pick up small amounts of the foam and massage it into your scalp. Do not squirt the foam onto your hands because it will melt if you hold it too long.

Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. The aerosol foam is flammable. Do not use it near heat, open flame, or while smoking. Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol can.

Aerosol foam: Turn the can upside down and squirt a small amount onto a small plate or other cool surface. Then pick up small amounts of the foam and massage it into your scalp. Do not squirt the foam onto your hands because it will melt if you hold it too long.

Avoid using this medicine on the face, groin, underarms, or on thin areas of the skin application site unless directed by your doctor. Do not use on skin areas that may rub or touch together.

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. The aerosol foam is flammable. Do not use it near heat, open flame, or while smoking. Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol can.

This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get any of it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. Rinse it off right away if it does get on these areas.

Cream, gel, lotion, or ointment: Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to betamethasone or similar medicines.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

If your symptoms do not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, or if they get worse, check with your doctor.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problemsHigh blood sugarEye problems (including cataracts, glaucoma)

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment, or if they get worse, check with your doctor.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine may cause adrenal gland problems, such as Cushing syndrome or high blood sugar.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.