BETACAP Cutaneous solution Ref.[49993] Active ingredients: Betamethasone

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: Diomed Developments Limited, T/A Dermal Laboratories, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR, UK

Product name and form

Betacap Scalp Application.

Pharmaceutical Form

Cutaneous solution.

Transparent, slightly gelled, emollient, scalp application.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Betamethasone (as valerate) 0.1% w/w.

For excipients see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Betamethasone

Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid which is about eight to ten times as active as prednisolone on a weight-for-weight basis. Betamethasone has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.

List of Excipients

Macrogolglycerol cocoates (a water dispersible derivative of coconut oil)
Isopropyl alcohol
Carbomer
Sodium hydroxide
Purified water

Pack sizes and marketing

30 ml and 100 ml polyethylene squeeze bottle with integral nozzle/applicator for convenient direct application to the scalp through the hair, and tamper-evident replaceable cap.

Marketing authorization holder

Diomed Developments Limited, T/A Dermal Laboratories, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR, UK

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 00173/0149

13 January 1994 / 22 June 2004

Drugs

Drug Countries
BETACAP Ireland, United Kingdom

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