Diprolene
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It suppresses inflammation in the top layers of skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 30g
This listing uses Diprolene as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Diprolene vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Diprolene details
- Conditions
- Eczema · Psoriasis · Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- Diprosone
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Minor side effects
- burning; itching; dryness
- Moderate side effects
- skin atrophy; striae; folliculitis
- Serious side effects
- cushing's syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
- Within hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to betamethasone; untreated bacterial skin infections; rosacea; acne
Precautions and warnings
do not use on broken skin; avoid prolonged use on large areas; do not use under occlusive dressings unless advised
Patient summary
Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It suppresses inflammation in the top layers of skin.
Mechanism of action
Functions as a potent topical anti-inflammatory that suppresses the immune response and reduces local oedema and erythema by acting on the glucocorticoid receptors in the skin tissue.
What you will receive
Diprolene is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Betamethasone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.