Diprolene
Designed to mitigate skin inflammation to alleviate discomfort and itching.
Strengths: 0.1%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Diprosone
- Therapeutic class
Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
Glucocorticoid
- Minor side effects
burning; itching; dryness
- Moderate side effects
skin atrophy; striae; folliculitis
- Serious side effects
cushing's syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Cream
- Administration route
Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
Designed to mitigate skin inflammation to alleviate discomfort and itching.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
Within hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to betamethasone; untreated bacterial skin infections; rosacea; acne
Precautions and warnings
do not use on broken skin; avoid prolonged use on large areas; do not use under occlusive dressings unless advised
Mechanism of action
Functions as a potent topical anti-inflammatory that suppresses the immune response and reduces local oedema and erythema by acting on the glucocorticoid receptors in the skin tissue.
Diprolene
Designed to mitigate skin inflammation to alleviate discomfort and itching.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Betamethasone
- Listed indication(s): Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis