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Indications & Uses
Pharmacology
Betamethasone Valerate BP is a synthetic adrenocorticosteroid that acts as a glucocorticoid. It is an analog of prednisolone and also has a slight degree of mineral corticosteroid activity. Because it has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive activity, it is very effective and suitable for use on the skin.
Betamethasone Valerate is absorbed through the skin. Inflammation or any other disease process in the skin increases this percutaneous absorption, and occlusive dressings increase it substantially.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Put Betamethasone Valerate on the affected area in a thin layer, two or three times a day, until the skin improves. After that, use it twice a day or less. Treatment usually shouldn't go beyond three weeks.
Side Effects
With Betamethasone Valerate cream or ointment, local side effects are more common when high doses are used, when treatment goes on for a long time, or when an occlusive dressing is placed over the area. These include dryness, itching, burning, skin thinning, local irritation, features of hypercortisolism, telangiectasia, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation, secondary infection, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, acneform eruption and exacerbation of symptoms.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Betamethasone Valerate cream or ointment is usually well tolerated. If signs of hypersensitivity appear, stop applying it. Try to avoid long-term continuous use on the skin where possible, especially in children, because adrenal suppression may occur even without occlusion. When large areas are treated, enough of the medicine may be absorbed into the body to cause symptoms of hypercorticolism. This is more likely if occlusive dressings are used or if treatment goes on for a long time. Atrophic changes may show up on the face or other parts of the body after prolonged treatment. If the preparation is applied to the eyelids, take care that it doesn't get into the eye, as glaucoma might result. If the infection spreads, the topical corticosteroid must be withdrawn.
Contraindications
Betamethasone Valerate cream or ointment should not be used in the following conditions. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the preparation. Rosaceae and acne vulgaris. Perioral dermatitis, and perianal and genital pruritis. Viral infections of the skin, for example herpes simplex and chicken pox. Primary infected skin lesions caused by fungi or bacteria. Dermatoses in children under one year of age.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Betamethasone Valerate should not be used extensively during pregnancy.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Betamethasone Valerate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Mexiderm 0.1%
What is Mexiderm 0.1% Cream?
Mexiderm 0.1% Cream is a medicine that contains Betamethasone Valerate. It is made by Biopharma Ltd. It belongs to the Corticosteroid group of medicines.
What is Mexiderm used for?
Mexiderm is used for: Eczema, Psoriasis.
What are the side effects of Mexiderm?
With Betamethasone Valerate cream or ointment, local side effects are more common when high doses are used, when treatment goes on for a long time, or when an occlusive dressing is placed over the area. These include dryness, itching, burning, skin thinning, local irritation, features of hypercortisolism, telangiectasia, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation, secondary infection, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, acneform eruption and exacerbation of symptoms.
Can I take Mexiderm during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Betamethasone Valerate should not be used extensively during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Mexiderm?
Store Betamethasone Valerate below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Mexiderm?
Some medicines can interact with Betamethasone Valerate, for example: Betamethasone + Neomycin Sulphate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Mexiderm?
Mexiderm is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.