Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse event was burning/itching/stinging at the application site;
the incidence and severity of this event were as follows: Incidence and severity of burning/itching/stinging Maximum severity Product Total incidence Mild Moderate Severe Betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% n=63 34 (54%) 28 (44%) 5 (8%) 1 (2%) Betamethasone valerate lotion n=63 33 (52%) 26 (41%) 6 (10%) 1 (2%) Placebo Foam n=32 24 (75%) 13 (41%) 7 (22%) 4 (12%) Placebo Lotion n=30 20 (67%) 12 (40%) 5 (17%) 3 (10%) Other adverse events which were considered to be possibly, probably, or definitely related to betamethasone valerate foam, 0.12% occurred in 1 patient each;
these were paresthesia, pruritus, acne, alopecia, and conjunctivitis.
The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings.
These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: irritation;
folliculitis;
acneiform eruptions;
hypopigmentation;
perioral dermatitis;
allergic contact dermatitis;
WARNING FLAMMABLE.
AVOID FIRE, FLAME OR SMOKING DURING AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING APPLICATION.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contents under pressure.
Do not puncture or incinerate container.
Like all medications, Betamethasone Valerate can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: