Dermatop Emollient Cream (Prednicarbate Emollient Cream) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Itching (itch) facts

The medical term for itching is pruritus.
Infections, bites and stings, infestations, chronic diseases, sun exposure, and dry skin are among the numerous causes of itching.
Anti-itch creams and lotions containing camphor, menthol, phenol, pramoxine (Caladryl, Tronolane), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or benzocaine can bring relief.
Some cases of itching will respond to corticosteroid medications.
It is best to avoid scratching and itch when possible to avoid worsening of the condition and disruption of the skin that could lead to bacterial infection.
If itching persists with time or worsens, or is associated with skin lesions, consulting a health-care practitioner is advisable.

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Itch is an irritation in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a common problem and can be localized (limited to one area of the body) or gen...

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DERMATOP® Emollient Cream
(prednicarbate) Emollient Cream 0.1%

FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY.
NOT FOR USE IN EYES.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DERMATOP® Emollient Cream (prednicarbate emollient cream) 0.1% contains prednicarbate, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The chemical name of prednicarbate is 11β 17, 21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene- 3,20-dione 17-(ethyl carbonate) 21-propionate. Prednicarbate has the empirical formula C₂₇H₃₆O₈ and a molecular weight of 488.58. Topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.

The CAS Registry Number is 73771-04-7. The chemical structure is:

DERMATOP® (prednicarbate) Structural Formula Illustration

Prednicarbate is a practically odorless white to yellow-white powder insoluble to practically insoluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol.

Each gram of DERMATOP Emollient Cream 0.1% contains 1.0 mg of prednicarbate in a base consisting of white petrolatum USP, purified water USP, isopropyl myristate NF, lanolin alcohols NF, mineral oil USP, cetostearyl alcohol NF, aluminum stearate, edetate disodium USP, lactic acid USP, and magnesium stearate DAB 9.

What are the possible side effects of prednicarbate topical (Dermatop)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing prednicarbate topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

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What are the precautions when taking prednicarbate emollient cream (Dermatop Emollient Cream)?

Before using prednicarbate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: poor blood circulation, diabetes, immune system problems, other skin conditions (e.g., rosacea, perioral dermatitis).

Do not use if there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated.

This medication may reduce the effectiveness of latex-containing products (such as condoms).

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 1/20/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.