Drug reference
Severe inflammatory skin disorders such as eczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids | Psoriasis ▶TO THE SKIN USING OINTMENT, OR TO THE SKIN USING CREAM ▶Child 2–17 years: Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly ▶Adult: Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly POTENCY ▶Betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1% with neomycin cream and ointment: potent.
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→Appendix 1: corticosteroids. neomycin
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ointment CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 28 ▶Betamethasone with neomycin (Non-proprietary) Betamethasone (as Betamethasone valerate) 1 mg per 1 gram, Neomycin sulfate 5 mg per 1 gram Betamethasone valerate 0.1% / Neomycin 0.5% ointment | 30 gram P £38.88 DT = £31.36 | 100 gram P £97.00 DT = £104.52 Cream CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 28 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol), chlorocresol ▶Betamethasone with neomycin (Non-proprietary) Betamethasone (as Betamethasone valerate) 1 mg per 1 gram, Neomycin sulfate 5 mg per 1 gram Betamethasone valerate 0.1% / Neomycin 0.5% cream | 30 gram P £38.88 DT = £31.36 | 100 gram P £97.00 DT = £104.52
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Patient counselling is advised for betamethasone with neomycin cream and ointment (application).
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Apply 1–2 times a day, to be applied thinly
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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