Diprocel Ointment

Diprocel Ointment is supplied as an ointment, with Betamethasone. It is supplied in a pack size of 100g.

No prescription is required for this product, as it is a non-prescription medicine. This page is limited to product, safety and handling information.

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Diprocel Ointment should be applied only as directed by the prescribing doctor, typically as a thin layer to the affected, non-infected skin area once or twice daily, and gently rubbed in until absorbed. Hands should be washed after application unless the hands themselves are being treated, and the ointment should not be applied under occlusive dressings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. It should not be used on skin that appears infected, weeping, or has open sores without first consulting a doctor.

The doctor will determine the amount, frequency, and duration of Diprocel Ointment application based on the severity, location, and extent of the inflamed skin area. Treatment is usually kept as short as possible and reviewed regularly, especially if used on sensitive areas such as the face, groin, or armpits, or in children. Patients should not use more ointment or apply it more often than prescribed in an attempt to speed up healing.

Diprocel Ointment should be used within the shelf life printed on the tube and outer packaging, and the expiry date should always be checked before each use. Do not use the ointment after its expiry date, as its effectiveness cannot be guaranteed.

Store Diprocel Ointment below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the tube tightly closed when not in use. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to betamethasone or other corticosteroids
• Bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections, including infected eczema or dermatitis, since this ointment has no antibacterial or antifungal action
• Viral skin infections such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, or shingles
• Acne vulgaris, rosacea, or perioral dermatitis
• Skin tuberculosis or syphilitic skin lesions
• Application to the eyes or eyelids
• Use on broken, weeping, or open skin without medical supervision
• Long-term continuous use on the face, groin, or armpits without doctor review

• Concurrent use with other topical corticosteroids may increase the risk of skin thinning and systemic absorption
• Use with occlusive dressings increases absorption of the active ingredient and should only be done under medical direction
• No significant food interactions are expected with topical use, as systemic absorption from intact skin is normally low

• Apply only the amount prescribed by your doctor and only to skin that is not infected, weeping, or broken
• Use the ointment for the shortest duration that controls symptoms and stop once your doctor advises
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the area being treated
• Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings unless your doctor specifically instructs this
• Return to your doctor if the skin looks infected, weepy, or worsens instead of improving
• Do not use leftover Diprocel Ointment on a new skin problem without checking with a doctor first

Diprocel Ointment is intended for non-infected inflammatory skin conditions only; because it does not contain an antibacterial or antifungal ingredient, it is not suitable for skin that is infected or at risk of infection, and a doctor should assess any skin that looks broken, weeping, or crusted before this product is used. Patients should follow up with their doctor if the skin condition does not improve within the expected timeframe, worsens, or if signs of infection, spreading redness, fever, or an allergic reaction develop. Long-term or inappropriate use of potent topical steroids can cause skin thinning and other steroid-related skin changes, so it should never be used beyond what the doctor has prescribed.