Brand Name
Diprosone
Common Name
betamethasone dipropionate
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 00323071 | DIPROSONE 0.05% CREAM |
| 00417246 | DIPROSONE 0.05% LOTION |
| 00344923 | DIPROSONE 0.05% OINTMENT |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
This medication is a topical corticosteroid, used for the relief of inflammatory symptoms of severe psoriasis and rashes that respond to treatment with corticosteroid creams, lotions, or ointments. Such rashes include contact dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and senile pruritis.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the
ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this
with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to
your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
Cream or ointment: Apply a sufficient quantity of the cream or
ointment to completely cover the affected area with a thin film of cream
or ointment. Massage it gently and thoroughly into skin. This medication
is usually applied once daily in the morning, or twice daily in the morning
and at night as directed by the doctor. The treatment should be stopped
when the condition is cleared. This usually takes at least three days
or longer. The medication should not be continued for a period longer
than four weeks without further consultation with your doctor.
Lotion: A few drops of lotion is usually enough to cover the
affected area. The lotion should be gently massaged into the area until
it disappears. The lotion is usually applied once daily for three weeks.
The cream, ointment, and lotion should not be covered with a dressing
that does not allow the area to breathe.
Application in or near the eyes should be avoided.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such
as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If
your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here,
do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting
your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be applied exactly as prescribed
by your doctor. If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as possible and continue
on with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Cream
Each g of cream contains betamethasone dipropionate USP equivalent to 0.5 mg (0.05%) betamethasone USP, in a water miscible base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, mineral oil, monobasic sodium phosphate, phosphoric acid, polyethylene glycol 1000 monocetyl ether, sodium hydroxide, water and white petrolatum.
Lotion
Each g of lotion contains betamethasone dipropionate USP equivalent to 0.5 mg (0.05%) betamethasone USP. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carbomer 934P, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide to adjust pH and water.
Ointment
Each g of ointment contains betamethasone dipropionate USP equivalent to 0.5 mg (0.05%) betamethasone USP, in a lanolin free base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: white petrolatum USP.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
This product should not be used by anyone with:
- tuberculosis of the skin
- fungal or viral dermal lesions
- herpes simplex
- chickenpox
- vaccinia
- allergy to any of the ingredients of the medication
- allergy to other corticosteroids (e.g., betamethasone)
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