Diprosone

What is it?

A potent steroid, betamethasone dipropionate, as 0.05% cream and ointment. Also, DIPROSONE LOTION, 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate in alcoholic solution.

Medical Uses

Skin diseases and scalp conditions (lotion) that respond to steroid treatment.

Dosage

Ointment, apply sparingly once or twice per day. ; lotion, apply a few drops twice daily to scalp.

Special Care

Limit use in children or on face to 5 days. Withdraw gradually after prolonged use. Monitor in psoriais patients. Special care in infants, if used in nappy area.

Avoid Use

Leg ulcers, scabies, pen-oral dermatitis, untreated fungal or viral infections, tuberculous, ringworm or viral skin diseases, acne. Lengthy or extensive use in pregnancy.

Known Side Effects

Skin striae (lines) and atrophy (dead skin), telangiectasia (multiple telangiectases, which are collections of distended blood capillaries), Cushingoid changes (see Cushing's syndrome), adrenal gland suppression.

Manufacturer

Schering-Plough.