Diprolene Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Betamethasone dipropionate

Indications/Uses

Relief of inflammatory & pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thinly to affected areas once daily or bid. Max: 50 g/wk.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to betamethasone dipropionate & other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if HPA axis suppression is noted or irritation develops. May produce manifestations of Cushing's syndrome. Institute appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent in presence of dermatological infections. Not for ophth use. Visual disturbances. Occurrence of adrenal suppression especially in childn. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Pruritus, erythema. Hypertrichosis, hypopigmentation, perioral/allergic contact dermatitis, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin disorders (eg, skin atrophy & dryness), striae, miliaria; blurred vision. Cream: Burning/stinging, dry skin, irritation, tingling, prickly skin, tightening or cracking of skin, warm feeling, laminar & perilesional scaling, follicular rash, skin atrophy, telangiectasia. Oint: Folliculitis, itching, vesiculation.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AC01 - betamethasone ; Belongs to the class of potent (group III) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Diprolene oint 0.05 %

Packing/Price

10 g x 1's (P535.8/tube);5 g x 1's (P344.59/tube)

Diprolene

betamethasone

Manufacturer:

PT Organon Pharma Indonesia Tbk

Distributor:

Organon