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betamethasone topical
betamethasone topical
- Restricted Medications Non-Formulary
Brand names: Diprolene, Diprosone, Valisone
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| CREAM, TOPICAL | various, see substitutions |
Display Corticosteroids Class:
840608
Medication comments:
| Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents. | |
|---|---|
| Non-Formulary Agent | Formulary Equivalent |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene AF) 0.05% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% gel | clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% gel (Not stocked) |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% lotion, ointment | clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% cream |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.05% ointment | clobetasol (Temovate) 0.05% ointment (Not stocked) |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) 0.5% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.05% cream,lotion | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% cream |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.05% ointment | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked) |
| betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) 0.5% lotion | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion |
| betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.01% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream |
| betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% cream | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% cream |
| betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% lotion | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.1% lotion |
| betamethasone valerate (Valisone) 0.1% ointment | triamcinolone (Kenalog) 0.5% ointment (Not stocked) |
| Pediatric Pharmacy Association 2025 KIDs List of Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics | |
|---|---|
| Medication: | augmented betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene) |
| Key Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Pediatrics (KIDs) List: Second Edition (Table 1) | |
| Drug | corticosteroids, topical (very high potency) |
| Risk/Rationale | Cushing syndrome, adrenal suppression |
| Recommendation | Avoid in younger than 2 yr for diaper dermatitis |
| Quality of evidence: Low, Strength of Recommendation: Strong | |
Last updated: Sep. 25, 2025
- Therapeutic Interchange Policy triamcinolone (Kenalog)
- Therapeutic Interchange Policy clobetasol (Temovate)