Usual Adult Dose for Dermatitis:
Cream, gel, ointment: Apply a thin film topically to the affected area 1 or 2 times a day
Foam, lotion: Apply topically twice a day (morning and night)
Comments:
-Treatment should be discontinued when control is achieved; if no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment may be necessary.
-Occlusive dressings should not be used unless directed by a healthcare provider.
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Usual Adult Dose for Plaque Psoriasis:
Spray:
-Apply topically to affected skin areas twice a day; rub in gently
Duration of Treatment: Up to 4 weeks
Comments:
-Discontinue therapy when control is achieved; treatment beyond 4 weeks is not recommended.
Use: For the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatitis:
12 years or older:
Cream, gel, ointment: Apply a thin film topically to the affected area 1 or 2 times a day
Foam, lotion: Apply topically twice a day (morning and night)
Comments:
-Treatment should be discontinued when control is achieved; if no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment may be necessary.
-Occlusive dressings should not be used unless directed by a healthcare provider.
-Administration of topical corticosteroids to pediatric patients should be limited to the least amount compatible with an effective therapeutic regimen. Chronic corticosteroid therapy may interfere with the growth and development of children.
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
 Detailed Betamethasone topical dosage information
