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betamethasone valerate · Medicine question

What fire-safety precautions apply to Betacap Scalp Application (betamethasone valerate)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Betacap Scalp Application (betamethasone valerate) is highly flammable, so do not use it near a fire or naked flame and allow the treated scalp to dry naturally.

Sources for this answer

Betacap Scalp ApplicationDermal Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 14Document updated 2 July 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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