Pronunciation: bay-tah-METH-uh-zone die-PRO-pee-oh-nate
Generic Name: Betamethasone Dipropionate (Augmented)
Brand Name: Diprolene
Diprolene Cream is used for:
Reducing itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.
Diprolene Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by depressing the formation, release, and activity of different cells and chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and itching.
Do NOT use Diprolene Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Diprolene Cream or to another corticosteroid (eg, prednisone)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Diprolene Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Diprolene Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have thinning of the skin, a skin infection, tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, measles, a positive TB skin test, or have recently been vaccinated
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Diprolene Cream. Because little, if any, of Diprolene Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Diprolene Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Diprolene Cream:
Use Diprolene Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Diprolene Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area. Do not apply Diprolene Cream to the face, groin, or armpit unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not cover the treating area with bandages, wrappings, or other dressings unless advised to do so by your health care provider.
- If you miss a dose of Diprolene Cream, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diprolene Cream.
Important safety information:
- Diprolene Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If you get Diprolene Cream in your eyes, immediately flush with cool tap water.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Do not use Diprolene Cream for other skin conditions at a later time.
- Diprolene Cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not use Diprolene Cream to treat the diaper area of a child, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
- Check with your doctor before you have any vaccinations while you are using Diprolene Cream.
- Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Diprolene Cream.
- Diprolene Cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 13 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Diprolene Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Diprolene Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Diprolene Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Diprolene Cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dry skin; mild, temporary stinging when applied.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Diprolene Cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Diprolene side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
Proper storage of Diprolene Cream:
Store Diprolene Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Diprolene Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Diprolene Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Diprolene Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Diprolene Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Diprolene resources
- Diprolene Side Effects (in more detail)
- Diprolene Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Diprolene Drug Interactions
- Diprolene Support Group
- 2 Reviews for Diprolene - Add your own review/rating
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