What is Betamethasone?
Potent steroid for inflamed skin and nipple cream formulas.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Betamethasone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
A potent steroid that reduces inflammation.
What is it used for?
Potent steroid for inflamed skin and nipple cream formulas. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
- Ointment. Ointments are applied in a thin layer to the area directed.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Skin thinning with long-term use. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Untreated skin infections; avoid long use on the face or thin skin. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Betamethasone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as cream, ointment. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Betamethasone is also prepared in combination with Mupirocin. See combination preparations in our library.