DIFLORASONE DIACETATE

Overview

DIFLORASONE DIACETATE is a Schedule H drug.
Diflorasone is a prescription medication used to treat various skin conditions that cause swelling, itching, redness, dryness, crusting, and scaling. Diflorasone belongs to a group of drugs called topical corticosteroids. These work by blocking certain factors involved in inflammation.This medication comes in a topical cream and ointment to be applied on the skin and is usually applied twice a day. 

Usage

DIFLORASONE DIACETATE is generally used to treat: Dry Skin, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Allergic Skin Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

  • It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.
  • If your or your child’s symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
  • Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time.
  • Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a burning, stinging,or irritation on the skin.
  • Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.
  • Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to.
  • When treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.
  • Wash your hands before and after using diflorasone topical, unless you are using the medicine on your hands.

Disease Interactions

DIFLORASONE DIACETATE can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Diaper Rash, Hyperadrenalism, Acute Liver Failure, Bacterial Infection, Protozoal Infection, Fungal Infection, Cataract, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

DIFLORASONE DIACETATE is categorized as: TOPICAL STEROIDS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DIFLORASONE DIACETATE as Ingredient

DIFLORATE 0.05% CRMDIFLORASONE DIACETATE 0.05 %