betamethasone dipropionate
Betamethasone Dipropionate is a corticosteroid used to treat Atopic Dermatitis, Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses.
Corticosteroid · by Pharmaderm
Generic of Diprolene
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone Dipropionate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Topical, Augmented, Spray/Inhaler
- Strength
- Betamethasone Dipropionate EQ 0.05% Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Pharmaderm
- FDA application
- NDA019136
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Topical, Augmented and Spray/Inhaler
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Betamethasone Dipropionate treat?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate) may be used to treat atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Betamethasone Dipropionate work?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Betamethasone Dipropionate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Betamethasone Dipropionate. To pay less, Betamethasone Dipropionate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Betamethasone Dipropionate?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is marketed by Pharmaderm. You can see Pharmaderm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Betamethasone Dipropionate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Betamethasone Dipropionate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Betamethasone Dipropionate available over the counter?
- No. Betamethasone Dipropionate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Betamethasone Dipropionate come in?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is currently marketed as topical, augmented and spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Betamethasone Dipropionate?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Betamethasone Dipropionate FDA-registered?
- Betamethasone Dipropionate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019136. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about Betamethasone Dipropionate
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 34,040 reports naming Betamethasone Dipropionate, and the FDA flagged 78% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- psoriasis2,210 reports
- nausea2,197 reports
- rash1,927 reports
- pruritus1,920 reports
- dyspnoea1,794 reports
- fatigue1,789 reports
- diarrhoea1,686 reports
- maternal exposure during pregnancy1,673 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Betamethasone Dipropionate caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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