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Betamethasone
Synonym(s)
9-Fluor-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-dien-3,20-dion
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Halogenated glucocorticoid. As generic term often also used synonymously for the derivatives betamethasone valerate, -dipropionate, -acetate and -dihydrogen phosphate disodium.
With the hydrophilic betamethasone valerate emulsion (NRF 11.47.) and the hydrophilic betamethasone valerate cream (NRF 11.37.), the NRF provides 2 hydrophilic O/W formulations.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Bronchial asthma, eczema, inflammatory, allergic and pruriginous dermatoses.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
Remember! Data refer to betamethasone, not to its derivatives.
- Adults and children > 6 years. Initial 1.5-4 mg/day p.o.; maintenance dose: 0.25-1 mg/day p.o.
- Children < 6 years. Initial 0.1 mg/kg bw p.o.; maintenance dose: 0.015 mg/kg bw/day p.o. (no long-term treatment!).
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Celestamine N 0.5 liquidum, Celestamine N 0.5