Pharmacy Update| Volume 07, Issue 01, Apr 2019

The Pharmacy update is a sequel of Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee and its Subcommittee’s decisions to
disseminate information to medical and nursing staff regarding different policies and formulary updates.

Betamethasone and Salicylic acid is dermatological preparation contain betamethasone &

salicylic acid, recommended for hyperkeratotic and dry steroid-responsive dermatoses.

Usual Dose Adult: Lotion: Apply thin film to affected area of scalp twice daily.
Ointment: Apply thin film to affected area twice daily

Pediatrics: Children and Adolescents: Topical: Refer to adult dosing

Renal /Hepatic
Adjustment No dosage adjustment is necessary in both renal and hepatic impairment.

FDA Labeled Combination is not approved by FDA.

Indications
Pregnancy Safety has not been established in pregnancy. Combination should only be used when
the potential benefit outweigh the risk to the fetus.

Breast feeding The percent of drug excreted in breast milk is not known. Recommend when only
clearly indicated.

Contraindication Rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, perianal and genital pruritus. Hypersensitivity to
any of the ingredients of the Betasalic presentations contra-indicates their use as
does tuberculosis and most viral lesions of the skin, particularly herpes simplex,
vacinia, varicella. Betasalic should not be used in napkin eruptions, fungal or bacterial
skin infections without suitable concomitant anti-infective therapy.

Adverse Effects Skin irritation, e.g. redness, rash, itching or burning sensation after applying the
ointment.
Allergic inflammation of the skin.
Drying of the skin.
Thinning of the skin.
Reduced skin pigmentation.
Stretch marks.
Fine blood vessels becoming prominent under the skin.
Excessive hair growth.

Monitoring HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency, especially in children; reassess if no
Parameters improvement within 1 week of treatment.
Mnemonic/Price BETASALTL , Rs. 71.02/20ml bottle

For further information, please contact Drug & Poison Information Center, Pharmacy Services AKUH- K
Tel: 021-3486-1504/1506, Email: drug.information@aku.edu
 Line Extension:

Hylo (sodium hyaluronate Indication: for the relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to
0.2%) dryness of the eye, exposure to dust, smoke, air conditioning, extended
computer use or contact lens wear.

Mnemonic: HYLOOPD, Price: Rs. 190/5ml bottle

BRAND GENERIC MNEMONIC/PRICE

Syp Ebastine (Kestine®) 5mg/5ml, 30ml EBASL5 | Rs, 70/bot
(Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.8mg, Salbutamol CLENNEB | Rs, 87.8/amp
16mg)/2ml Clenil compositum
Syp (Fluconazole) Fugix® 50mg/5ml FLUCL50 | Rs, 200/BOT
Tab. Nebivolol (Nebix®) 2.5mg NEBIXT2.5| Rs, 7.48/TAB
Tab. Sitagliptin /metformin (Sita –met 50/850mg) INOST850 | Rs,23.5 /TAB
Tab. Metformin (Glucophage XR 750mg) GLUCTXR | Rs,6.8 /TAB

For more information on drugs added in formulary and all other drugs available in formulary please check the
Online formulary: http://portal.aku.edu/pharmacy/olf.asp

For further information, please contact Drug & Poison Information Center, Pharmacy Services AKUH- K
Tel: 021-3486-1504/1506, Email: drug.information@aku.edu