Diprosone 0.05% Cream (Betamethasone Dipropionate)

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DIPROSONE® - Canada Product Information

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What is Diprosone®?

Diprosone® is a medication used to relieve redness, swelling, heat, pain, and itching caused by various skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. It comes in three forms: cream, ointment, and lotion.

How Does Diprosone® Work?

Diprosone® works by reducing inflammation and making blood vessels constrict, which helps reduce swelling, redness, heat, pain, and itching.

What are the Ingredients in Diprosone®?

• Active Ingredient: Betamethasone dipropionate (0.05% W/W)
• Cream: Cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, phosphoric acid, phosphate dihydrate, sodium dihydrogen, sodium hydroxide, water, and white soft paraffin.
• Ointment: Liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin.
• Lotion: Carbomer 934P, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, and water.

Do Not Use Diprosone® If You:

• Are allergic to betamethasone dipropionate or any other ingredients in Diprosone®.
• Have viral skin infections like chickenpox, cold sores, or genital herpes.
• Have bacterial or fungal skin infections or tuberculosis of the skin.

Before Using Diprosone®, Tell Your Healthcare Professional If You:

• Already use a similar medication (corticosteroid).
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
• Have any infections.
• Have increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma).

Important Information:

• Do not use Diprosone® in or near your eyes.
• Do not use under an airtight dressing if you have a high body temperature.
• Diprosone® lotion contains alcohol and may cause stinging when applied to broken or sunburned skin.

How to Use Diprosone®:

Apply a thin film of Diprosone® to completely cover the affected area twice a day.

Massage gently and thoroughly into the skin.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.

Possible Side Effects:

Burning, stinging, itching, irritation, dryness, swelling of hair follicles, excessive hair growth, acne, change in skin pigmentation, skin rash around the mouth, blurred vision, thinning of the skin, stretch marks, and heat rash.

If you notice symptoms like a round face or stretch marks, contact your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Store at room temperature

Keep out of the reach of children.

This is a summary of Diprosone® and is not exhaustive. If you have any questions or concerns, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Reference: Diprosone® Canada product monograph

Apply a thin film of Diprosone® to the affected area twice daily. Gently massage it into the skin until fully absorbed. Do not use it on broken skin or near your eyes. Avoid using under airtight dressings if you have a high temperature. If you miss a dose, apply the next dose as scheduled without doubling up.