Description
This medicine is a synthetic adrenocortical hormonal agent (steroid) that has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effects, and thus reduces symptoms such as redness, swelling and itch.
It is usually used to treat eczema/dermatitis, prurigo, insect sting, psoriasis, palmoplanter pustulosis, drug eruption/toxicoderma, etc.
Presentation
10g X 10tubes
Feature
White ointment
Active Ingredients
Difluprednate
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine is a synthetic adrenocortical hormonal agent (steroid) that has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effects, and thus reduces symptoms such as redness, swelling and itch.
It is usually used to treat eczema/dermatitis, prurigo, insect sting, psoriasis, palmoplanter pustulosis, drug eruption/toxicoderma, etc.
Usage/Dosage
〇 General dosage :
● Apply a suitable amount of the medicine to the affected area, once to several times a day.
● The dosage may be adjusted according to your disease and symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions.
〇 Do not apply this medicine to your eyes because this ointment is not for ophthalmological use.
〇 Avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants if the medicine is being used on your diaper area.
〇 If you miss a dose, apply a dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
〇 If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
〇 Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
Contraindication
● The most commonly reported adverse reactions are following symptoms. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
- folliculitis/furuncle, acneiform eruption, steroid flush/capillary dilatation, erythema and contact dermatitis.
● The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
- seeing a rainbow-like ring of colors, blurred vision (foggy vision), sensitive to light [ocular hypertension when applying the medicine to the eyelid skin]
- eye pain, headache, decreased vision [glaucoma when applying the medicine to the eyelid skin in large doses and/or over a long time]
- foggy vision, sensitive to light, and/or decreased vision [posterior subcapsular cataracts when applying the medicine in large doses and/or over a long time]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
