| POTENCY CLASS | DRUG | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|
| Very Potent | Clobetasol propionate cream/ointment | OD |
| Potent | Mometasone furoate (Elomet) (short term only) Betamethasone valerate cream/ointment full strength (0.1%) Bethamethasone valerate cream/oint 1:2 (0.05%) | OD |
| Moderate Potency | Betamethasone valerate cream/ ointment 1:4 (0.025%) Clobetasone butyrate cream/ointment | TDS BD |
| Mild Potency | Hydrocortisone cream/ointment 1% Bethamethasone valerate cream/ ointment1:8 (0.0125%) | TDS |
-Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% is stronger than Betamethasone Valerate 0.1%
| Brand | Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Xepacort | Hydrocortisone | Mild |
| Betnovate/ Uniflex | Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% | Potent |
| Diprocel / Beprosone | Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% | Potent |
| Elomet / Elosone / Momate / Vizomet | Mometasone | Potent |
| Univate / Cloderm / Dermapro/ Dermovate | Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% | Very Potent |
