Betamethasone

Drug Class: Topical Anti-inflammatory, Systemic
Dosage Form: Tablet
Strength: 0.5mg
Indications/Special comments: Inflammatory dermatoses such as seborrheic or atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, anogenital pruritus, psoriasis, inflammatory phase of xerosis.
Dosage Administration: Adult: 2.4 - 4.8mg/day in 2 - 4 doses; range: 0.6 - 7.2mg/day. Child: 0.0175 - 0.25mg/kg/day divided every 6 - 8 hours or 0.5 - 7.5mg/m2/day divided every 6 - 8 hours.