Diprosone Ointment (Betamethasone Dipropionate)

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Diprosone Ointment 0.05%

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Manufactured by: Schering Canada Inc.
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Diprosone (Bethamethasone Dipropionate) Dosage and Side Effects

DIPROSONE is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.  DIPROSONE topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Warnings and Precautions

You should not use DIPROSONE topical if you are allergic to it.

To make sure DIPROSONE topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

  • any type of skin infection.

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Steroid medicines may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. You may also need to adjust the dose of your diabetes medications.

It is not known whether DIPROSONE topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether DIPROSONE topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not use DIPROSONE topical on a child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects. Steroid medicine can also affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Stop using DIPROSONE topical and call your doctor if you have:

  • blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
  • uneven heartbeats;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
  • tired feeling.

Also stop using DIPROSONE topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe skin irritation where the medicine was applied; or
  • signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, warmth, oozing).

Common side effects may include:

  • increased hair growth;
  • burning or itching of treated skin;
  • skin dryness or irritation;
  • acne, skin rash;
  • folliculitis (redness or crusting around your hair follicles);
  • lightened color of treated skin;
  • stretch marks; or
  • white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by leaving wound dressings on for long periods of time).

Interactions with this medication

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water. Do not use DIPROSONE topical on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medicine in open wounds.

Avoid applying DIPROSONE topical to the skin of your face, underarms, or groin area without your doctor's instruction.

Do not use DIPROSONE topical to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied DIPROSONE. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Proper Use of this medication

This medicine is usually applied 1 to 3 times daily. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. DIPROSONE topical is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after using DIPROSONE topical, unless you are using the medicine to treat the skin on your hands.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not apply DIPROSONE topical over a large area of skin.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Covering the skin that is treated with DIPROSONE topical can increase the amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.

When treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Use DIPROSONE topical regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve after several days of treatment, or if it gets worse while using DIPROSONE topical.

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

An overdose of DIPROSONE topical is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. However, long term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

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The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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