Comparing Betnovate vs Elocon
| Betnovate (betamethasone) | Elocon (mometasone) |
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| Betnovate (betamethasone) | Elocon (mometasone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatological Disorders. Betnovate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Dermatitis. Elocon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (betamethasone) | More about Elocon (mometasone) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Betnovate has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Elocon has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 61 ratings on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Betnovate side effects |
View all Elocon side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other betamethasone brands include: Beta-Val, Diprolene, Diprolene AF, Luxiq, Sernivo |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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6.5 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Betnovate:
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A total of 50 drugs are known to interact with Elocon:
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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 | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
April 30, 1987 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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.
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