Description
This medicine is a steroid preparation for external use with anti-inflammatory effects which suppresses symptoms such as redness, swelling and itch of skin by suppressing edema/exudate/and proliferation of granulation tissue due to inflammation.
It is usually used to treat eczema/dermatitis, psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, prurigo, erythroderma, chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, lichen amyloidosis and lichen ruber planus.
Presentation
10g x 10 tubes
Feature
white cream
Active Ingredients
1g:Diflucortolone Valerate1mg
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine is a steroid preparation for external use with anti-inflammatory effects which suppresses symptoms such as redness, swelling and itch of skin by suppressing edema/exudate/and proliferation of granulation tissue due to inflammation.
It is usually used to treat eczema/dermatitis, psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, prurigo, erythroderma, chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, lichen amyloidosis and lichen ruber planus.
Usage/Dosage
In general, apply an appropriate amount of the medicine to the affected area, once to three times a day. Strictly follow the instructions.
Do not apply this medicine to your eyes because it is not intended for ophthalmologic use.
If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose when you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should not apply two doses at one time.
If you accidentally apply more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop applying this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have skin tuberculosis, syphilitic skin diseases, herpes simplex, chickenpox, herpes zoster, vaccinia, eczematous external otitis with eardrum perforation, ulcer and burn/frostbite.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Contraindication
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include skin irritation, skin hypertrophy, skin dryness and rash. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
(when applied to your eyelids or over a long period of time over a large area) headache, blurring of eyes, eye pain, sensitive to light [ocular hypertension, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract]
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.
