Description
It contains the active ingredient called betamethasone dipropionate.
It is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids. DIPROSONE is classified as a high potency topical corticosteroid.
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DIPROSONE is used on the skin to relieve the redness, swelling, itching and discomfort of many skin problems such as:
psoriasis (a stubborn skin disorder with raised, rough, reddened areas covered with dry, fine silvery scales)
eczema (an often itchy skin condition with redness, swelling, oozing of fluid, crusting which may lead to scaling)
other types of dermatitis
Before you use DIPROSONE
When you must not use it
Do not use DIPROSONE if you have had an allergic reaction, such as wheezing, rash or hives, to DIPROSONE, any other corticosteroid, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Do not use DIPROSONE if you have:
a viral skin infection, such as cold sores, shingles or chicken pox
a fungal skin infection, such as thrush, tinea or ringworm
tuberculosis of the skin
acne rosacea
inflammation around the mouth
skin conditions with ulcers
unless your doctor tells you.
Ask your doctor to be sure you do not have any of these conditions.
Do not use DIPROSONE just before having a bath, shower or going swimming.
If you do, you may reduce the effectiveness of DIPROSONE.
Tell your doctor if:
you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Your doctor will tell you if you can use DIPROSONE during pregnancy or while you are breast feeding.
you have any other medical conditions, especially if you have an infection.
How to use it
Apply a thin film of DIPROSONE Cream or Ointment or a few drops of DIPROSONE Lotion to the affected skin or scalp twice daily. Massage gently until it disappears. For some patients, once daily application may be enough for maintenance therapy.
It is important to use DIPROSONE exactly as your doctor has told you. If you use it less often than you should, it may not work as well and your skin problem may not improve.
Using it more often than you should may not improve your skin problem any faster and may cause or increase side effects.
How long to use it
Do not use DIPROSONE for more than four weeks at a time unless your doctor tells you.
Things you must do
Tell all doctors and pharmacists who are treating you that you are using DIPROSONE.
Tell your doctor if you feel that DIPROSONE is not helping your condition or if your skin condition worsens or seems infected.
Tell your doctor if, for any reason, you have not used DIPROSONE exactly as prescribed.
Otherwise, your doctor may think that it was not effective and change your treatment unnecessarily.
If you become pregnant while using DIPROSONE, tell your doctor.
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