Betamethasone Prescription Online

Betamethasone Dipropionate - Overview

Betamethasone is a medication available in a cream form that is sometimes prescribed to people with certain types of inflammatory skin conditions. People who need a betamethasone cream prescription can connect with a medical provider through Push Health who can prescribe betamethasone medication, including betamethasone cream, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Betamethasone Used For?

Betamethasone prescription medication, marketed under brand names such as Celestone and Diprolene, is a medication meant to be applied topically. Betamethasone dipropionate is considered a high-potency corticosteroid medication and is used to treat dermatoses that are thought to be responsive to this form of treatment. Betamethasone valerate is another preparation also used, sometimes in the management of skin conditions such as eczema. Betamethasone is similar to desonide (Desonate, Desowen), hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol Dosepak), prednisone (Rayos), and triamcinolone (Kenalog). Betamethasone is combined with clotrimazole in the medication Lotrisone and with calcipotriene in Taclonex. Research is also being done to see if improvements can be made on delivery systems used in administering betamethasone prescription cream.

Betamethasone Cream - Cost and Dosage

Betamethasone is moderately affordable at under $35 for a 45 gram tube of betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% cream at most pharmacies. Some insurance plans may cover the cost of a betamethasone prescription and betamethasone coupons may be available to help cover any out-of-pocket costs of the medication. Betamethasone dipropionate itself is found as a white crystalline powder that is not soluble in water. As Diprolene, betamethasone should generally be stored between 2° C and 30°, C but it is advised to refer to the package insert for specific instructions. Betamethasone is also found in a spray form.

Can I Buy Betamethasone Online?

Betamethasone, including betamethasone dipropionate and betamethasone valerate, is a prescription medication and, as a result, betametasone OTC is not available in the United States. As a result, one cannot legally buy betamethasone online. To get a prescription for betamethasone, people can connect with medical providers through Push Health who can prescribe betamethasone cream when appropriate to do so.

Betamethasone - Side Effects

Betamethasone prescription medication can cause side effects. Side effects from betamethasone use include burning, itching, dryness, skin irritation, infection and skin color changes. Because it is a type of steroid, betamethasone medication can affect HPA axis function and should be monitored for HPA axis suppression. People who have had a past allergy or hypersensitivity to betamethasone should not use the medication. Betamethasone cream and alcohol should not be used together. Questions about betamethasone's side effects should be discussed with one's pharmacist and medical provider.

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