Betnovate and Deferasirox

• Generic Name: betamethasone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo, Diprosone, Uticort, Betanate, Alphatrex, Del-Beta, Maxivate, Valisone, Beta-Val, Betatrex, Betaderm, Diprolene AF, Teladar

Betamethasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Betamethasone foam is used for scalp problems. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: deferasirox
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exjade, Jadenu, Jadenu Sprinkle

Deferasirox binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Deferasirox is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Deferasirox is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Deferasirox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.