-2%
Betamethasone Valerate BP, the active ingredient in Mexiderm, is a synthetic glucocorticoid analog of prednisolone with mild mineralocorticoid activity. It exerts potent anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive effects, making it highly effective for dermatologic conditions. Percutaneous absorption increases in the presence of skin inflammation or damage, and the use of occlusive dressings can further enhance absorption.
Mexiderm Cream or Ointment is indicated for the treatment of:
- Eczema (including atopic, infantile, and discoid types)
- Prurigo nodularis
- Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)
- Neurodermatoses such as lichen simplex and lichen planus
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Contact sensitivity reactions
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
It may also be used as an adjunct to systemic corticosteroid therapy in cases of generalized erythroderma.