Betamethasone Gel Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Betamethasone Gel may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Betamethasone Gel Side Effects - for the Professional

Betamethasone Gel

In controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse events associated with the use of betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented) was 10%. These included stinging or burning in 6% of patients, dry skin in 4% of patients, and pruritus in 2% of patients. Less frequently reported adverse reactions were irritation, skin atrophy, telangiectasia, erythema, cracking/tightening of the skin, follicular rash, and allergic contact dermatitis.

The following additional local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with super-high potency corticosteroids, such as betamethasone dipropionate gel (augmented).

These reactions are listed in approximate decreasing order of occurrence: acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, secondary infection, striae and miliaria.

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