Diprolene Lotion
SIDE EFFECTS
The local adverse reactions which were reported with DIPROLENE Lotion (betamethasone dipropionate) during controlled clinical trials were as follows: erythema, folliculitis, pruritus and vesiculation each occurring in less than 1 % of patients.
The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings and higher potency corticosteroids.
These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.
Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
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Last reviewed on RxList: 6/2/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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