Diprovate Plus Cream

Diprovate is a steroid medication, belongs to the glucocorticoid class. It treats various rheumatic disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. This cream can also cure problems like psoriasis, dermatitis, angioedema, asthma, crohn's disease and leukaemia. Being a glucocorticoid, it works by decreasing inflammation and modifying the body's immune response to various conditions.

You are advised to not take this medicament if you have allergy, systemic fungal infection or an active untreated infection. Take this cream as instructed by the doctor. Your dosage duration, timings, forms and other attributes can vary depending on the medical condition and hence following instructions are necessary to ensure this medicine is safe and effective to use.

• Allergy And Inflammation

• Joint Inflammation

• Eye Inflammation

• Skin Disorders

• Allergy

• Systemic Fungal Infection

• Active Untreated Infection

• Blurred Vision

• Increased Appetite

• Skin Itch

• Drying And Cracking Of Skin

• Acne

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is subject to vary depending on the form and route of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor in case of pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Contact your doctor for instructions if you missed a scheduled dose of this medicine. A self-attempt to make up for the lost dose may result in adverse effects.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine for is suspected.

Diprovate Plus Cream is a potent glucocorticoid with minimal mineralocorticoid action. It decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reduces the permeability of capillaries and inhibiting prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Warfarin, Ethinyl Estradiol, Insulin, Ciprofloxacin and BCG vaccine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Electrolyte imbalance, Gastrointestinal perforations, Tuberculosis, Infections and others.

• Ques : What is Diprovate plus cream?

  Ans : Diprovate cream belongs to the class of drugs knowns as glucocorticoid, which acts as a steroid. It treats various rheumatic disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. This cream contains Betamethasone Topical as an active ingredient. It works by inhibiting the inflammatory mediators.

• Ques : What are the uses of Diprovate plus cream?

  Ans : Diprovate Cream is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, itch or rash, psoriasis of the scalp, and skin problem.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Diprovate plus cream?

  Ans : Side effects include hypertrichosis, an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body, burning, itching, and irritation.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Diprovate plus cream?

  Ans : Diprovate Cream should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Diprovate Plus Cream before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Diprovate is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Diprovate Plus Cream?

  Ans : This medicament should not be used if you have condition like hypersensitivity.

• Ques : Is Diprovate Plus Cream safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

• Ques : Will Diprovate Plus Cream be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this cream can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Hypertrichosis, Abnormal amount of hair growth over body, Burning, Itching, Irritation, Dryness, Folliculitis, Acneiform eruptions, and Hypopigmentation.

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