What does Diprosalic ointment contain?
Diprosalic ointment contains two active ingredients, betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid. Betamethasone dipropionate is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”.
What are the side effects of Diprosalic ointment?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- drowsiness.
- hearing changes.
- increased skin sensitivity.
- lack of healing of skin condition.
- nausea.
- ongoing burning, itching and irritation of skin.
- itchy rash with small, red, raised bumps.
- skin discolouration.
What is Diprosalic?
Diprosalic ointment is prescribed to treat inflammatory and scaly skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis. It softens the scaly top layer of skin and reduces the redness and itching.
Can I use Diprosalic on my face for acne?
Do not use Diprosalic ointment any other skin problem as it could make it worse especially rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face), acne, dermatitis (skin inflammation) around the mouth, genital itching, nappy rash, cold sores, chickenpox or other skin conditions.
Can Diprosalic be used for eczema?
How do I use Diprosalic?
Usually for adults and children, a few drops of Diprosalic Scalp Application should be gently and completely rubbed into the affected area of scalp twice a day. You should always follow these instructions when using Diprosalic Scalp Application: Only use this scalp application on your scalp.
How do you use Diprosone cream?
Apply a thin film of DIPROSONE Cream or Ointment or a few drops of DIPROSONE Lotion to the affected skin or scalp twice daily. Massage gently until it disappears. For some patients, once daily application may be enough for maintenance therapy. It is important to use DIPROSONE exactly as your doctor has told you.
How do you use Diprosone Ointment?
What does Diprosalic solution do?
In adults and children, Diprosalic Scalp Application is used to treat skin conditions where the outer surface of the skin is covered by a layer of scales. Your scalp application will remove the layer of scales and reduce the redness and itchiness caused by your skin problem.
What is the use of Diprosone lotion?
In adults and children, Diprosone lotion is used to treat skin problems affecting the scalp, including eczema, and all types of dermatitis and psoriasis of the scalp. Eczema is a common skin disease, which causes the skin to become red and itchy.
Why is salicylic acid bad for skin?
Although salicylic acid is considered safe overall, it may cause skin irritation when first starting. It may also remove too much oil, resulting in dryness and potential irritation. Other potential side effects include: skin tingling or stinging.
What are the active ingredients in Diprosalic lotion?
Active ingredients: betamethasone, salicylic acid; 1 g of lotion contains betamethasone dipropionate 0.64 mg, equivalent to 0.5 mg betamethasone, and salicylic acid 20.0 mg. Excipients: disodium edetate, hypromellose, sodium hydroxide, isopropyl alcohol, purified water.
How much Betamethasone is in a gram of Diprosalic?
Each gram contains 0.64 mg of betamethasone dipropionate USP, equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone USP and 20 mg of salicylic acid. Nonmedicinal ingredients: edetate disodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, water, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to approximately 5.
What’s the difference between Diprosalic and salicylic acid?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. What Diprosalic is and what it is used for dipropionate and salicylic acid. Betamethasone dipropionate is one of a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It is classified as a “potent corticosteroid”. These medicines are put on by certain skin problems. Salicylic acid softens the top layer of problem.
When did Merck Diprosalic lotion come out in Canada?
DIPROSALIC® Lotion and Ointment (Betamethasone Dipropionate and Salicylic Acid) Topical Corticosteroid and Keratolytic . Merck Canada Inc. DATE OF REVISION: 16750 route Transcanadienne December 5, 2017 . Kirkland, QC Canada H9H 4M7 . www.merck.ca . Control #: 210388 + Internal Filing December 06, 2018