BNF for Children 2011-2012

562 13.4 Topical corticosteroids BNFC 2011–201213 SkinBetamethasone Valerate (Non-proprietary) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, net price30 g = £2.36, 100 g = £4.93. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentOintment, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, netprice 30 g = £2.27, 100 g = £4.67. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentBetacap c (Dermal) AScalp application, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%in a water-miscible basis containing coconut oil derivative,net price 100 mL = £3.75. Label: 15, 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Betnovate c (GSK) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1% in a watermisciblebasis, net price 30 g = £1.43, 100 g = £4.05.Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolOintment, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1% in ananhydrous paraffin basis, net price 30 g = £1.43, 100 g= £4.05. Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Lotion, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, net price100 mL = £4.58. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxybenzoates (parabens)Scalp application, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%in a water-miscible basis, net price 100 mL = £4.99.Label: 15, 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Betnovate-RD c (GSK) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.025% in awater-miscible basis (1 in 4 dilution of Betnovate ccream), net price 100 g = £3.15. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolOintment, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.025% in ananhydrous paraffin basis (1 in 4 dilution of Betnovate cointment), net price 100 g = £3.15. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Bettamousse c (UCB Pharma) AFoam (= scalp application), betamethasone valerate0.12% (: betamethasone 0.1%), net price 100 g =£9.37. Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients include cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol,stearyl alcoholNote FlammableDiprosone c (Schering-Plough) ACream, betamethasone (as dipropionate) 0.05%, netprice 30 g = £2.16, 100 g = £6.12. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolOintment, betamethasone (as dipropionate) 0.05%,net price 30 g = £2.16, 100 g = £6.12. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Lotion, betamethasone (as dipropionate) 0.05%, netprice 30 mL = £2.73, 100 mL = £7.80. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3With salicylic acidSee notes above for comment on compound preparationsFor prescribing information on salicylic acid, see p. 571Diprosalic c (Schering-Plough) AOintment, betamethasone (as dipropionate) 0.05%,salicylic acid 3%, net price 30 g = £3.18, 100 g = £9.14.Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3DoseApply thinly 1–2 times dailyScalp application, betamethasone (as dipropionate)0.05%, salicylic acid 2%, in an alcoholic basis, netprice 100 mL = £10.10. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include disodium edetateDoseApply a few drops 1–2 times dailyWith antimicrobialsSee notes above for comment on compound preparationsBetnovate-C c (Chemidex) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, clioquinol3%, net price 30 g = £1.76. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolNote Stains clothingOintment, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, clioquinol3%, net price 30 g = £1.76. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Note Stains clothingBetnovate-N c (Chemidex) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, neomycinsulphate 0.5%, net price 30 g = £1.76, 100 g = £4.88.Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolOintment, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, neomycinsulphate 0.5%, net price 30 g = £1.76, 100 g =£4.88. Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Fucibet c (LEO) ACream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, fusidic acid2%, net price 30 g = £5.29, 60 g = £10.58. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresolLipid cream, betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1%, fusidicacid 2%, net price 30 g = £5.62. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxybenzoates (parabens)Lotriderm c (TEVA UK) ACream, betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (:betamethasone 0.05%), clotrimazole 1%, net price30 g = £6.34. Label: 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycolCLOBETASOL PROPIONATECautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use Dermovate c not licensed for use inchildren under 1 year; Dermovate-NN c notlicensed for use in children under 2 years