Betamethasone Dipropionate — High-potency topical corticosteroid. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Class
High-potency topical corticosteroid
Mechanism
Corticosteroid acting on cell signaling, immune function and inflammation; exact mechanism in dermatoses unknown.
Used for
Inflammation and itching from corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients aged 13 years and older
Common side effects
Stinging; Skin atrophy; Telangiectasia; Bruising
Warnings
HPA axis suppression; Cataracts and glaucoma
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Label date: 20260319 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
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Mechanism: Anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive; thought to induce lipocortins that inhibit phospholipase A2 and arachidonic acid release.
On both cards: Common side effects — Skin atrophy; Telangiectasia · Warnings — HPA axis suppression
Only on the Clobetasol Propionate card: Used for — Moderate to severe scalp psoriasis (adults) · Common side effects — Burning / stinging; Pruritus; Folliculitis · Warnings — Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia; Local reactions; greater systemic risk in children; For the cited shampoo: limit treatment to 4 consecutive weeks and avoid the face, groin, armpits, eyes and lips
Mechanism: Corticosteroid acting on cell signaling, immune function and inflammation; precise mechanism in atopic dermatitis unknown.
On both cards: Warnings — HPA axis suppression; Cataracts and glaucoma
Only on the Hydrocortisone Butyrate card: Used for — Mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis from age 3 months, for the cited hydrocortisone butyrate lotion · Common side effects — Application site burning / pruritus; Application site erythema; Infantile acne; Skin depigmentation · Warnings — Skin infections
Mechanism: Corticosteroid acting on cell signaling, immune function, and inflammation; precise mechanism in dermatoses unknown.
On both cards: Common side effects — Skin atrophy · Warnings — Cataracts and glaucoma
Only on the Mometasone Furoate (topical) card: Used for — Inflammation and itching from corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults and children aged 2 years and older · Common side effects — Burning; Pruritus; Tingling / stinging; Furunculosis · Warnings — HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome; Allergic contact dermatitis
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