{"id":7582,"date":"2021-02-25T09:13:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T09:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7582"},"modified":"2021-05-22T15:26:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-22T15:26:46","slug":"diprosalic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/diprosalic\/","title":{"rendered":"Dipros1alic &#8211; Betamethasone &#8211; Salicylic acid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Diprosalic 0.5 mg \/ g + 30 mg \/ g ointment Diprosalic 0.5 mg \/ g + 20 mg \/ g\u00a0cutaneous\u00a0solution\u00a0<br>betamethasone \/ salicylic acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Diprosalic is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic is a strong-acting cortisone preparation (strong&nbsp;steroid&nbsp;) with a quick and long-lasting effect on inflammatory, allergic and itchy skin diseases.&nbsp;It also contains salicylic acid which is an agent that softens the skin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic&nbsp;<em>ointment<\/em>&nbsp;is mainly used for&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;and other dry and scaly skin diseases.&nbsp;Diprosalic&nbsp;<em>solution<\/em>&nbsp;is especially intended for scalp treatment and itchy inflamed skin diseases such as&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;and dandruff.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of betamethasone and salicylic acid contained in Diprosalic may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>Diprosalic is not used for&nbsp;Rosacea&nbsp;or perioral&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;(rash around the mouth).<\/li><li>Cortisone preparations are not used for infected skin diseases without simultaneously treating&nbsp;infection&nbsp;one.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Diprosalic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic should not be used by children unless specifically prescribed by your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic is not used on the face or in areas where the skin is against the skin, such as groins and armpits without a doctor&#8217;s special&nbsp;prescription.&nbsp;Not used in open wounds.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid getting Diprosalic in your eyes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandages should be avoided in infected&nbsp;eczema.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Therefore, always&nbsp;consult&nbsp;a doctor&nbsp;<i>before using<\/i> Diprosalic during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goes into breast milk but probably does not affect breastfed babies.&nbsp;However, consult a physician if you use Diprosalic more than temporarily during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to apply a thin layer of Diprosalic&nbsp;<em>ointment<\/em>&nbsp;twice a day, but often one treatment a day is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The solution is<\/em>&nbsp;dropped into the scalp and rubbed in lightly once or twice daily.&nbsp;Once improvement has occurred, treatment opportunities may be further sparse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic should not be used by children unless specifically prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Diprosalic than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.&nbsp;Take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as soon as possible, then continue treatment according to the dosing instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop treatment abruptly.&nbsp;As with all strong steroids, treatment should be gradually reduced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;increases with the treatment of large body areas, frequent treatments and treatment for a long time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin thinning (&nbsp;skin atrophy&nbsp;), rupture of superficial blood vessels, skin infections.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When large body areas are treated, effects on the adrenal glands can occur.&nbsp;It disappears when the treatment is stopped.&nbsp;Increased hair, pigment changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact allergic reactions in the form of increased skin irritation;&nbsp;then talk to a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (may occur in unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dimsyn.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Diprosalic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are betamethasone and salicylic acid.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ointment:<\/em>&nbsp;Paraffin and liquid paraffin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cutaneous&nbsp;solution:<\/em>&nbsp;Isopropyl alcohol, sodium edetate, hypromellose, sodium hydroxide and purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic ointment: Tubes containing 100 g of ointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diprosalic&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;solution: Plastic bottles containing 100 or 250 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;solution<\/strong>Cenexi HSC2, rue Louis Pasteur14200 H\u00e9rouville Saint-ClairFrance<br>Schering-Plow Labo nvIndustrial Park 30B-2220 Heist-op-den-BergBelgium<\/td><td><strong>Manufacturer ointment<\/strong>Schering-Plow Labo nvIndustrial Park 30B-2220 Heist-op-den-Berg<br>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diprosalic is a strong-acting cortisone preparation (strong steroid ) with a quick and long-lasting effect on inflammatory, allergic and itchy skin diseases. 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