Generic name: betamethasone dipropionate
Dosage form: ointment, augmented
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
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- Warnings and Precautions
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Indications and Usage for Betamethasone Ointment Augmented
Betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented) is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years of age or older.
Betamethasone Ointment Augmented Dosage and Administration
Apply a thin film of betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented) to the affected skin areas once or twice daily.
Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented) is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid. Treatment with betamethasone dipropionate ointment USP (augmented) should not exceed 50 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis [see WARNINGS AND PR...
