Betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid ointment

How does this medication work? What will it do for me? This is a combination medication containing two ingredients: betamethasone and salicylic acid. It is used to treat skin and scalp conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. Betamethasone belongs to the family of medications known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing itching and inflammation. Salicylic acid belongs to the family of medications known as keratolytics. It works by breaking down dead skin cells. Improvement in the skin condition is usually noticed within a week. If you don't see any improvement, contact your doctor. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. What form(s) does this medication come in? Lotion Eachgram contains 0.64mg of ...

Diprosalic; RATIO-Topisalic • It is used to treat some skin problems. • If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. • If you have any of these health problems: Fungal, TB (tuberculosis), or viral infection of the skin. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this drug affects you. • Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor. • Use care when using on a large part of the skin. Talk with the doctor. • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. • This drug may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with the doctor. • If the patient is a child, use this drug with care. The risk of some side effects may be higher in children. • This drug may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Ta...

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. 1. What Diprosalic ointment is and what it is used for 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”. These medicines are put on the surface of the skin to reduce the redness and itchiness caused by certain skin problems. Salicylic acid softens the top layer of scales on the surface of the skin, which are caused by your skin problem. This allows the betamethasone dipropionate to reach the diseased skin underneath to help heal it. In adults and children, Diprosalic ointment is used to treat skin conditions where the outer surface of the skin is covered by a layer of scales. Your ointment will remove the layer of scales and reduce the redness and itchiness caused by your skin problem. Do not use Diprosalic ointment If you have: • an allergy to betamethason...

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that doctors use to treat skin conditions that cause inflammation and itchiness. People can use injectable or topical betamethasone. Betamethasone is available in different formulations, which range in potency from medium to super potent. Doctors will choose the most suitable betamethasone product for a person depending on their skin condition and the area of the body that it is affecting. Keep reading to learn more about betamethasone types, uses, and side effects. Betamethasone is a type of steroid called a corticosteroid. It is available in two different forms: injectable and topical. The following table lists the different forms of betamethasone along with their doses in milligrams per milliliter (mg/ml) or percent. Drug Form Generic name Dose Celestone soluspan injection betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate 6 mg/ml betamethasone dipropionate lotion betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% Diprolene ointment betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% Diprolene AF cream betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% Luxiq aerosol foam betamethasone valerate 0.12% Sernivo spray betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% betamethasone valerate cream betamethasone valerate 0.1% betamethasone valerate ointment betamethasone valerate 0.1% betamethasone valerate lotion betamethasone valerate 0.1% Share on Pinterest Doctors may prescribe betamethasone to treat various skin conditions. Depending on its form, doctors will prescribe betamethasone for a variety of reas...