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Diprosone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream, Lotion. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Diprosone have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Diprosone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Diprosone include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Diprosone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Diprosone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Diprosone has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Diprosone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Diprosone related warnings section.
Diprosone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Diprosone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Diprosone may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Diprosone is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Diprosone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diprosone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Diprosone safe for pregnant women?
Diprosone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Diprosone again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diprosone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Diprosone.
What is the effect of Diprosone on the Kidneys?
Diprosone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diprosone on the Liver?
Diprosone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Diprosone on the Heart?
Diprosone is rarely harmful for the heart.
Diprosone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diprosone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diprosone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diprosone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diprosone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Diprosone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Diprosone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diprosone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diprosone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diprosone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diprosone with alcohol will be.
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References
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cortival (betamethasone valerate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprosone® Ov (betamethasone dipropionate)
