Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

DH
Bettamousse
Scalp corticosteroids (group 3, potent) RPH Pharmaceuticals

Bettamousse

Bettamousse contains betamethasone, a glucocorticosteroid that has topical anti-inflammatory activity. Bettamousse is used for the treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp, such as psoriasis. Topical application by massaging into the affected areas. Contains betamethasone valerate, a glucocorticosteroid which has topical anti-inflammatory activity. Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Adverse events should also be reported to RPH Pharmaceuticals AB.

Indications

For steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp, such as psoriasis

Price

  • 100g, £11.62

Scalp corticosteroids (group 3, potent)

All Scalp corticosteroids (group 3, potent)
Betacap Scalp Application
Dermal Laboratories

Betacap Scalp Application

Betacap Scalp Application complies with the specification given in the monograph for betamethasone valerate scalp application BP. Betacap Scalp Application includes a coconut-oil related emollient ingredient to reduce the drying effect that a standard alcoholic vehicle may otherwise have on the scalp. The vehicle also contains isopropyl alcohol, which has antiseptic activity
Betnovate Scalp Application
GSK

Betnovate Scalp Application

Betamethasone valerate is potent corticosteroid with topical anti-inflammatory activity and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive
Diprosalic Scalp Application
Organon Pharma

Diprosalic Scalp Application

Contains the dipropionate ester of betamethasone, equivalent to 0.5% betamethasone, which is a glucocorticoid synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid exhibiting the general properties of corticosteroids, and 2.0% w/w salicylic acid, which has keratolytic properties. The lotion is applied topically to the scalp in the treatment of hyperkeratotic and scaling conditions, where its keratolytic action facilitates penetration of the corticosteroid.