Betamethasone Valerate Side Effects

Brand Names: Alphatrex, Beta-Val, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Luxiq

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

Side Effects of Betamethasone Valerate - for the Consumer

Betamethasone Valerate Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Betamethasone Valerate Cream:

Acne; cracking and stinging of the skin; dryness; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; itching; skin irritation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Betamethasone Valerate Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before the use of Betamethasone Valerate Cream; secondary infection; skin thinning and discoloration.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Betamethasone Valerate Foam

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Betamethasone Valerate Foam:

Dry skin; mild, temporary stinging when applied.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Betamethasone Valerate Foam:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Betamethasone Valerate Foam; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Betamethasone Valerate Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Betamethasone Valerate Lotion:

Acne; cracking and stinging of the skin; dryness; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; itching; skin irritation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Betamethasone Valerate Lotion:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before the use of Betamethasone Valerate Lotion; secondary infection; skin thinning and discoloration.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

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Betamethasone Valerate Side Effects - for the Professional

Betamethasone Valerate

The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:

Burning	Hypertrichosis	Maceration of the Skin
Itching	Acneiform Eruptions	Secondary Infection
Irritation	Hypopigmentation	Skin Atrophy
Dryness	Perioral Dermatitis	Striae
Folliculitis	Allergic Contact Dermatitis	Miliaria

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