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Diprosone Lotion is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Diprosone Lotion also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Diprosone Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Diprosone Lotion include Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Diprosone Lotion have been listed ahead. These side effects of Diprosone Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Diprosone Lotion's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Diprosone Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Diprosone Lotion is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Diprosone Lotion contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Diprosone Lotion with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Diprosone Lotion is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Diprosone Lotion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Diprosone Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Diprosone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Diprosone again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diprosone Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Diprosone.
What is the effect of Diprosone Lotion on the Kidneys?
Diprosone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diprosone Lotion on the Liver?
Diprosone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Diprosone Lotion on the Heart?
Diprosone is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diprosone Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diprosone Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diprosone Lotion is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diprosone Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Diprosone Lotion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Diprosone Lotion is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diprosone Lotion
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diprosone Lotion together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diprosone Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diprosone Lotion with alcohol will be.
Yes, Diprosone can raise blood sugar in diabetic patients. It raises the blood sugar level by increasing the glucose production in the body and decreasing the effect of insulin which is produced by the pancreas. However, it is best to consult your doctor if you have diabetes while taking Diprosone.
Yes, Diprosone can be taken with an antibiotic. Taking Diprosone with a certain antibiotic (Clarithromycin) can treat H.Pylori associated stomach infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Diprosone works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Yes, Diprosone is used in the treatment of gastritis. It is presumed that Diprosone works in gastritis by suppressing the immune response which causes inflammation and additionally relieving the symptoms of gastritis such as stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
Diprosone if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
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