Betamethasone brand name?

What is the brand name for betamethasone?

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that’s sold under several brand names, depending on the drug form (cream/ointment, tablet, injection, eye/ear drops) and the country.

Common U.S. brand names you may see include:
- Celestone (betamethasone; often for tablets/suspensions and some injection products)
- Diprolene (betamethasone dipropionate; typically for topical skin use)

Why do multiple brand names exist for “betamethasone”?

“Betamethasone” covers multiple specific products and salt/ester forms (for example, betamethasone dipropionate for topical use). Those different formulations are marketed under different brand names, even though they’re related to the same active corticosteroid.

How do I find the exact brand name for the product I have?

Look at the label for:
- The exact active ingredient (e.g., “betamethasone dipropionate” vs. “betamethasone”)
- The strength (mg, %)
- The dosage form (cream, ointment, tablet, injection)
- The manufacturer shown on the packaging

If you tell me the form (cream/ointment/tablet/injection/drops) and the strength, I can help narrow the likely brand name.

Sources

• DrugPatentWatch.com – betamethasone product/patent database