Cream

Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) is used for the topical management of secondarily infected allergic or inflammatory dermatoses responsive to corticosteroid therapy, such as contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, intertrigo, exfoliative dermatitis, stasis dermatitis and psoriasis.

Do not use Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) or to similar medications.

Before using Valisone Lotion (betamethasone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure

Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) is not effective against fungi, yeasts or viruses. Patients with superficial fungus or yeast infections also must receive specific therapy and the use of Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) may have to be discontinued

Other: Blood-containing blisters on skin, burning and itching of skin, increased skin sensitivity, lack of healing of skin condition, numbness in fingers, painful, red or itchy, pus-containing blisters in hair follicles, raised, dark red, wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face skin infection, thinning of skin with easy bruising

How much medicine you use and how often you use it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop using Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Valisone Lotion (betamethasone). Do not use more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Topical (applied to the skin) corticosteroids are known to be absorbed into the bloodstream if used for prolonged periods of time on large areas of the body. Absorption occurs most often when the medication is covered with a bandage that doesn't breathe. This increases the risk of side effects with Valisone Lotion (betamethasone).

Store Valisone Lotion (betamethasone) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.