indications contra-indications dosage side-effects pregnancy overdose identification patient information repivate cream Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Betamethasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. For the treatment of allergic disorders including anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reactions, angioedema, acute noninfectious laryngeal edema (or for laryngeal edema prophylaxis), drug hypersensitivity reactions, serum sickness, severe perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, severe urticaria, or for the treatment of urticarial transfusion reactions. Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment 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. 1. What Lotriderm cream is and what it is used for. Lotriderm Cream contains the active ingredients 0.064% w/w betamethasone dipropionate (equivalent to 0.05 % w/w betamethasone) and 1.0% w/w clotrimazole. Individuals who experience serious side effects, such as hives and difficulty breathing, when using betamethasone cream should receive emergency medical help. Hydrocortisone valerate (Westcort brand has been discontinued) is a topical drug used the relief of itching and inflammation associated with a wide variety of skin conditions. Side effects include blistering skin; thinning of the skin; and burning, itching, peeling, or redness at the application site. Betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid with metabolic, immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory activities. Betamethasone binds to specific intracellular glucocorticoid receptors and subsequently binds to DNA to modify gene expression. Long-term continuous topical therapy with Fucibet should be avoided. Depending on the application site, possible systemic absorption of betamethasone valerate should always be considered during treatment with Fucibet. Betamethasone is a steroid medication. It is used for a number of diseases including rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, skin diseases such as dermatitis and psoriasis, allergic conditions such as asthma and angioedema, preterm labor to speed the development of the baby's lungs, Crohn's disease.