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 Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per g Betamethasone dipropionate 640 mcg (equiv to betamethasone 500 mcg)

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thinly to the affected area once or bid.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone dipropionate & other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Reduce or discontinue use if HPA axis suppression is noted. Discontinue use & institute appropriate therapy if irritation develops. Not for ophth use. Visual disturbance has been reported w/ systemic & topical corticosteroids use. Occurrence of adrenal suppression especially in infants & childn. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

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

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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

5 g x 1's (P345.04/tube)

Form

Diprosone oint 0.05%

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's (P345.04/tube)

Diprosone

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig