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Betacid, ointment

Drug formSoft

ATC categoryGlucocorticoids

ATC subcategoryGlucocorticoids for external use

Brand nameBetacid

Generic nameBetamethasone, Salicylic acid

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each gram contains:

active ingredients: betamethasone – 0.5 mg (as dipropionate), salicylic acid – 30 mg; For a full list of excipients, see section List of excipients.

Posology and method of administration

Adults:

Once to twice daily. In most cases a thin film should be applied to cover the affected area twice daily.

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

It is recommended that Betacid preparations 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

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Corticosteroids, potent, other combinations. Betamethasone

ATC Code: D07XC01.

Pharmaceutical particulars

List of excipients

liquid paraffin

propylparaben

petrolatum white (vaseline)

ethanol.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134425/1736329537406.pdf