betamethasone valerate
Betamethasone Valerate is a corticosteroid used to treat Atopic Dermatitis, Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses.
Corticosteroid · by Padagis Israel
Generic of Beta-Val
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone Valerate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Topical, Spray/Inhaler
- Strength
- Betamethasone Valerate 0.12%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Padagis Israel
- FDA application
- ANDA078337
What is Betamethasone Valerate?
From the FDA label:Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% contains betamethasone valerate, USP, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory agents. Betamethasone valerate is 9-fluoro11ß,17, 21-trihydroxy-16ß-methylpregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione 17-valerate, with the empirical formula C 27 H 37 FO 6 , a molecular weight of 476.58. The following is the chemical structure: Betamethasone valerate is a white to practically white, odorless crystalline powder, and is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone and in chloroform, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in benzene and in ether. Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% contains 1.2 mg betamethasone valerate, USP, per gram in a thermolabile hydroethanolic foam vehicle consisting of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethanol (60%), polysorbate 60, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant. betamethasone valerate chemical structure
How to use
Betamethasone Valerate is sold in more than one form (Topical and Spray/Inhaler), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application ANDA078337 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Note: For proper dispensing of foam, can must be inverted. For application to the scalp invert can and dispense a small amount of Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% onto a saucer or other cool surface. Do not dispense directly onto hands as foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage into affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Apply twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.
Side effects
The most frequent adverse event was burning/itching/ stinging at the application site; the incidence and severity of this event were as follows: Incidence and severity of burning/itching/stinging Product Total incidence Maximum severity Mild Moderate Severe Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% n=63 34 (54%) 28 (44%) 5 (8%) 1 (2%) Betamethasone Valerate Lotion n=63 33 (52%) 26 (41%) 6 (10%) 1 (2%) Placebo Foam n=32 24 (75%) 13 (41%) 7 (22%) 4 (12%) Placebo Lotion n=30 20 (67%) 12 (40%) 5 (17%) 3 (10%) Other adverse events which were considered to be possibly, probably, or definitely related to Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% occurred in one patient each; these were paresthesia, pruritus, acne, alopecia, and conjunctivitis. The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: irritation, dryness, folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients.
Warnings
Important safety information
Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
Who should not take Betamethasone Valerate
Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to betamethasone valerate, to other corticosteroids, or to any ingredient in this preparation.
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
Topically applied Betamethasone Valerate Foam, 0.12% can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS ).
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Topical 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 Valerate treat?
- Betamethasone Valerate (Betamethasone Valerate) 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 Valerate work?
- Betamethasone Valerate 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 Valerate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Betamethasone Valerate. To pay less, Betamethasone Valerate 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 Valerate?
- Betamethasone Valerate is marketed by Padagis Israel. You can see Padagis Israel's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Betamethasone Valerate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Betamethasone Valerate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Betamethasone Valerate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Betamethasone Valerate available over the counter?
- No. Betamethasone Valerate 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 Valerate come in?
- Betamethasone Valerate is currently marketed as topical and spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Betamethasone Valerate?
- Betamethasone Valerate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Betamethasone Valerate FDA-registered?
- Betamethasone Valerate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA078337. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Betamethasone Valerate safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Betamethasone Valerate. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Betamethasone Valerate?
- Betamethasone Valerate's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The most frequent adverse event was burning/itching/ stinging at the application site; the incidence and severity of this event were as follows: Incidence and severity of burning/itching/stinging Product Total incidence Maximum severity Mild Moderate Severe Betamethasone Valerate Foam,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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