Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Name

  1. Betamethacot
  2. Beta-Val
  3. Luxiq
  4. Qualisone
  5. Valisone

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Betacort Scalp Lotion
  2. Betnovate
  3. Betnovate-12
  4. Celestoderm-V
  5. Celestoderm-V2
  6. Ectosone Mild-Lotion
  7. Ectosone Regular-Cream
  8. Ectosone Regular-Lotion
  9. Ectosone Scalp Lotion
  10. Metaderm Mild
  11. Metaderm Regular
  12. Novo-Betamet

Descriptions


Betamethasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Betamethasone foam is used for scalp problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Gel/Jelly
  • Ointment
  • Lotion
  • Cream
  • Foam

Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 01, 2014

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