Is Diprosone a cortisone?
The name of your medicine is Diprosone. It contains the active ingredient called betamethasone dipropionate. It is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids. Diprosone is classified as a high potency topical corticosteroid.
What are the side effects of Diprosone?
For the Consumer
- Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin.
- cracking or tightening of the skin.
- dry skin.
- flushing or redness of the skin.
- irritation.
- itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin.
What is the difference between Diprosone cream and ointment?
Diprosone cream is more suitable for moist, weeping areas of skin, while the thicker, more greasy ointment is more suitable for dry, scaly areas of skin.
What is comparable to betamethasone?
Betamethasone valerate is another preparation also used, sometimes in the management of skin conditions such as eczema. Betamethasone is similar to desonide (Desonate, Desowen), hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol Dosepak), prednisone (Rayos), and triamcinolone (Kenalog).
Why is Daktacort cream stored in the fridge?
Daktacort cream and ointment can damage latex condoms or diaphragms and make them ineffective at preventing pregnancy and STIs. Daktacort cream needs to be kept in the fridge. The ointment can be kept at room temperature.
Is DIPROSONE a strong steroid?
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid.