Diprosone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone dipropionate

Indications/Uses

Psoriasis, contact & atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, lichen planus, eczema, intertrigo, dyshidrosis; seborrhoeic, exfoliative, solar & stasis dermatitis; anogenital & senile pruritus.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply bd or less frequently to affected areas. Moderate to severe psoriasis or atopic dermatitis Apply once daily to affected areas.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone & other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops or in presence of infection. Not for ophth use. HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome. Pregnancy & lactation. Adrenal suppression in paed patients. Infants & childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral & allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration & atrophy, secondary infection, striae & miliaria.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Diprosone cream 0.05%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;5 g x 1's

Diprosone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

A. Menarini