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Betamethasone is a moderately potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Unlike other drugs with these effects, betamethasone does not cause water retention. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat itching . Betamethasone sodium phosphate is sometimes prescribed as an intramuscular injection for itching from various ailments including allergic reactions to poison ivy and similar plants. The compound is available as a...


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eye & ear drops eye problems

Thought it was used on the Skin.. Dont use it any where near your eyes at all.

Asked by EDWARD M - 6 months ago

Can a topical steroid cream such as betamethasone help cure phimosis(tight foreskin) ?
I'm 19. i find retracting the foreskin in the erect state very painful. However i...

The cream needs to be a tiny smear on just the tight bit only. It won't do anything on its own, only with regular stretching. It thins the skin a...

Asked by Jay A - 3 months ago


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