Comparing Betamethasone Topical vs Fluocinonide Topical
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Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders, Lichen Planus, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Lichen Sclerosus, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis. betamethasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescribed for Psoriasis, Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis. May also be prescribed off label for Lichen Planus, Granuloma Annulare. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.9
For Dermatitis: I've had severe eczema since I was 13. I'm now 30. My Dr has put me on so many different meds for it that I began to lose hope. It would swell up and get really itchy. I have eczema behind, on, and inside both of my ears. It's also embarrassing because people would ask if I knew I was bleeding out the ear all the time. After yrs of no relief I switched Dr's. The new Dr put me on betamethasone and after using it for only 2 weeks it cleared up to the point that it was almost gone! I thought nothing would help it and that I was stuck with it for the rest of my life with no relief. I'm glad I was wrong! Every couple of years I will get flare ups, and all I have to do is put the betamethasone on it and it's gone the next day. Definitely recommend this. |
8.7
For Psoriasis: I dye my hair, leaving my scalp itching and with bumps. This works great instantly. What I didn't know was 2 leave on for ONLY 20 mins then wash out. Not knowing this, it cause me to lose some and thinned out my hair. For Psoriasis: "Started applying two days ago, bingo my psoriasis on my belly started to fade the redness. At first it feels itchy, on the third day it seems great. Praying forward for more positive result. This cream versus my ointment, not bad. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full betamethasone topical side effects document. |
See the full fluocinonide topical side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Beta-Val, Betnovate, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Luxiq, Sernivo | Dermacin, Fluex, Fluocinonide-E, Vanos | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6.5 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with betamethasone topical:
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A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with fluocinonide topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 02, 1967 |
June 30, 1971 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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For Dermatitis: Effective every time I use it within the first 72 hours changes are quite noticeable