Diprogenta Cream

Diprogenta Cream contains Betamethasone Dipropionate and is presented as a cream. It is supplied in a pack size of 15g.

It is classified as a non-prescription medicine, so no prescription is needed to order it. Under Malaysian rules for medicine information, this page carries product, safety and handling information only.

You can consult a doctor or pharmacist online on DoctorOnCall about this product before or after you order. Every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is delivered. Always read the label and the leaflet supplied with the pack.

Diprogenta Cream should be applied only as directed by the prescribing doctor, typically as a thin layer to the affected skin area once or twice daily, gently rubbed in until absorbed. Hands should be washed after application unless the hands themselves are being treated, and the cream should not be applied under occlusive dressings or bandages unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Treatment should not be continued for longer than the prescribed duration, as prolonged use of potent steroid-antibiotic combinations increases the risk of side effects and antibiotic resistance.

The doctor will determine the amount, frequency, and duration of Diprogenta Cream application based on the severity, location, and extent of the infected skin condition. Treatment courses are usually kept as short as possible, often limited to a maximum of two to four weeks, and the cream should be discontinued once the infection and inflammation have cleared unless the doctor advises otherwise. Patients should not use more cream or apply it more often than prescribed in an attempt to speed up healing.

Diprogenta Cream 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 cream after its expiry date, as its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effectiveness cannot be guaranteed.

Store Diprogenta Cream 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, and do not store in the bathroom where humidity and temperature can fluctuate.

• Known hypersensitivity to betamethasone, gentamicin, or other aminoglycosides
• Untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections not sensitive to gentamicin
• 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 skin or open wounds 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
• Other topical aminoglycoside or ototoxic/nephrotoxic medicines may increase the risk of gentamicin-related side effects if absorbed systemically
• Use with occlusive dressings increases absorption of both active ingredients 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 the specific infected area identified
• Complete the full prescribed course but stop once your doctor advises the infection and inflammation have cleared
• 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 does not improve, spreads, or looks more infected after a few days of treatment
• Do not use leftover Diprogenta Cream on a new skin problem without checking with a doctor first

Diprogenta Cream is intended for short-term use on confirmed, gentamicin-sensitive infected inflammatory skin conditions and is not suitable as a general-purpose steroid or antibiotic cream. Patients should follow up with their doctor if the skin condition does not improve within the expected timeframe, worsens, or if signs of a spreading infection, fever, or an allergic reaction develop. Long-term or inappropriate use of combination steroid-antibiotic creams can encourage antibiotic resistance and cause corticosteroid-related skin damage, so it should never be used beyond what the doctor has prescribed.