Dermatop Emollient Cream (Prednicarbate Emollient Cream) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions:

This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.
The treated skin area should not be bandaged, otherwise covered or wrapped so as to be occlusive, unless directed by the physician.
Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions.
Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use this medication in the treatment of diaper dermatitis. This medication should not be applied in the diaper area as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressing (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
This medication should not be used on the face, underarms, or groin areas.
Contact between DERMATOP Emollient Cream (prednicarbate emollient cream) 0.1% and latex containing products (eg. condoms, diaphragm etc.) should be avoided since paraffin in contact with latex can cause damage and reduce the effectiveness of any latex containing products. If latex products come into contact with DERMATOP Emollient Cream (prednicarbate emollient cream) 0.1%, patients should be advised to discard the latex products. Patients should be advised that this medication is to be used externally only, not intravaginally.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within two weeks, contact the physician.

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