DIPODERM

“ Topical dermal steroid “

(Cream-Ointment)

 

 

Composition:

Each gram of Dipoderm (Cream or Ointment) contains 0.5mg betamethasone (as betamethasone dipropionate).

                                                                                                                                                            

Properties:

Betamethasone is a synthetic steroid has anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive actions.

 

Indications:

All corticosteroid responsive dermatoses:

-   Contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, solar dermatitis, sebarrheic dermatitis and, exfoliative dermatitis.

-   Eczema: allergic eczema, eczema of the hand, and nummular eczema.

-   Lichen planum and Psoriasis.

 

Precautions:

• The side effects of the systemic absorption of topical application of corticosteroids may be seen if the patient receive a large dose applicated to a large surface area; or, if the patient was a baby or a child.

-   If irritation or hypersensitivity develops, drug should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

-   During pregnancy, the drug should not be used extensively on pregnant patients or nursing mothers in large amount or for prolonged periods of time.

-   In the presence of dermatological infections, the use of an appropriate anti-fungal or anti-bacterial agent should be instituted.

 

Side effects:

Irritation, dryness, folliculitis, burning, itching, hypertrichosis, and acneiform eruptions.

 

Contraindications:

Dipoderm (Cream or Ointment) is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to betamethasone dipropionate.

 

Dosage and administration:

Apply a thin film of Dipoderm (Cream or Ointment) to the affected skin areas once daily in some cases a twice daily dosage may be necessary.

 

Storage:

Store at temperature below 25°C.

 

Presentations:

-   Tube contains Dipoderm Cream 10 g.	-   Tube contains Dipoderm Ointment 10 g.
-   Tube contains Dipoderm Cream 30 g.	-   Tube contains Dipoderm Ointment 30 g.