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Betamethasone

Celestone

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Dermatologic

Routes

TopicalIM

Indications

Eosinophilic granuloma complex (localized)Inflammatory dermatoses

Mechanism of Action

Potent synthetic glucocorticoid reducing inflammation, pruritus, and cell proliferation. Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors modulating gene transcription.

Side effects & warnings

Potent topical steroid — skin atrophy with prolonged use. Systemic absorption possible especially through damaged skin. Avoid occlusive dressings. Use lowest effective potency.

Species with Betamethasone dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Topical0 mg/kgq12-24hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Topical0 mg/kgq12-24hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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