Diflorasone belongs to a group of medicines called "topical steroids". It helps relieve inflammation, redness, itching and irritation in certain skin problems that have not responded to milder topical anti-inflammatory medicines.
This medicine is classified as either a very potent or very strong topical steroid. Your doctor will decide the appropriate potency of topical steroid for your condition.
Apply Diflorasone exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not use more often or over a larger area than instructed by your doctor.
This medicine is available as a cream and ointment.
To use the cream or ointment, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands.
- Clean and dry the affected area before application.
- Apply a thin layer of cream or ointment to the affected area(s) and rub gently on the skin until it disappears. Do not cover, wrap or bandage the area unless instructed by the doctor.
- Wash your hands after using.
- Replace the cap of the tube.
Avoid contact with eyes or mouth. Rinse immediately with water if this medicine gets into your eyes or mouth. Alert your doctor if you start to have any problems with your eyes.
Do not use with occlusive dressing unless instructed by the doctor.
The dose of Diflorasone will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment timeframe depending on the severity of your condition and response to the medication. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed.
Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens during treatment.
If you are using Diflorasone for a long time, do not stop using this medicine suddenly as it may worsen your condition. Once your skin condition starts to get better, your doctor will gradually reduce the dose before stopping it completely. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you often forget to apply your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not apply on skin that is broken, thinning, infected, or discharging fluid or pus.
Do not apply Diflorasone on the face, groin, or armpits unless instructed to do so by your doctor.
Diflorasone may cause any of the following side effects: burning sensation, pain, redness, itching, or irritation of the skin.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- increased hair growth, stretch marks, pimples, thinning of the skin or with visible small veins under the skin
- rounding of the face, unusual weight gain in the upper back, slow healing, severe headache
- visual disturbances such as blurred vision
- confusion, fruity-smelling breath, unusual thirst and hunger, frequent urination
If this medicine is used continuously over a prolonged period, a withdrawal reaction may occur in some individuals within days or weeks after stopping the treatment. Alert your doctor if you develop severe redness which can spread beyond the initial area treated, itching, burning or stinging sensation, and peeling of the skin. These could be signs of a withdrawal reaction.
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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