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Betacid, lotion

Drug formLiquid (for external use)

ATC categoryAgents for topical use. Dermatology

ATC subcategoryCombined glucocortiocoids and keratolytics

Brand nameBetacid

Generic nameBetamethasone, Salicylic acid

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each ml contains:

active ingredients: 0.5 mg/ml Betamethasone (as dipropionate) and 20 mg/ml Salicylic acid

For a full list of excipients, see section List of excipients.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Adults:

Once to twice daily. In most cases a thin film should be applied to the affected areas twice daily and massaged gently and thoroughly into the skin.

For some patients adequate maintenance therapy may be achieved with less frequent application.

It is recommended that Betacid lotion are prescribed for two weeks, and that treatment is reviewed at that time. The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 60g.

Children:

Dosage in children should be limited to 5 days.

Pharmacological properties Pharmacodynamic properties

Betacid lotion contain the dipropionate ester of betamethasone which is a glucocorticoid exhibiting the general properties of corticosteroids, and salicylic acid which has keratolytic properties.

ATC code: D07XC01

Pharmaceutical particulars

List of excipients

sodium hydroxide

disodium EDTA

hydroxypropylcellulose

ethanol

water purified.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134482/1734095746965.pdf