Taro-Sone (Betamethasone Dipropionate)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on February 14, 2025

TAROSONE

Taro

Betamethasone Dipropionate

Topical Corticosteroid

Availability And Storage:

Cream: Each g of cream contains: betamethasone 0.5 mg (as dipropionate USP) in a water miscible base of white petrolatum, mineral oil, cetostearyl alcohol, cetomacrogol 1 000, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, chlorocresol and propylene glycol with sodium hydroxide and phosphoric acid for pH correction. Tubes of 15 and 50 g. Jars of 450 g.

Lotion: Each g of lotion contains: betamethasone 0.5 mg (as dipropionate USP) in a lotion base of isopropyl alcohol, purified water, carbomer and sodium hydroxide. Squeeze bottles of 30 and 75 mL.

Ointment: Each g of ointment contains: betamethasone 0.5 mg (as dipropionate USP) in an ointment base of white petrolatum and mineral oil. Tubes of 15 and 50 g. Jars of 450 g.

TAROSONE Taro Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Corticosteroid

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.