Diprobate G Plus Cream

Composition of Diprobate G Plus Cream

Diprobate G Plus Cream contains Betamethasone + Zinc sulphate. It belongs to the Systemic corticosteroid and Antioxidant / trace element supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Diprobate G Plus Cream

• This medicine is used in the treatment of inflammation
• allergic reactions
• autoimmune conditions
• asthma flare
• nutritional deficiency
• support during recovery and antioxidant supplementation.

Key benefits

• Fast and powerful control of inflammation
• Life-saving in severe allergic and autoimmune disease
• Corrects dietary shortfalls
• Supports normal immune function

How Diprobate G Plus Cream works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Betamethasone and Zinc Sulphate. Betamethasone suppresses inflammation and calms an over-active immune response throughout the body. Zinc Sulphate supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function.

How to take Diprobate G Plus Cream

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. It can cause vomiting, stomach pain and, with some minerals, damage over the longer term. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Diprobate G Plus Cream

Most side effects of Diprobate G Plus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Raised blood sugar
• Difficulty sleeping
• Mood change
• Indigestion
• Fluid retention
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Metallic taste
• Loose motions

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Diprobate G Plus Cream

Warnings and precautions

Never stop a course of more than a few days suddenly. Your body stops making its own steroid while you take these, and abrupt withdrawal can cause a dangerous collapse. Your doctor will taper the dose. Tell any doctor treating you that you take steroids, and say so urgently if you develop a serious infection, injury or need surgery — you may need a higher dose to cope. Steroids raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor it more closely during a course. Long-term use thins bones, raises the risk of infection, cataract and glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor and may add bone protection. Chickenpox and measles can be severe in people on steroids — seek advice promptly after any contact. A supplement supports a normal diet; it does not prevent or treat infection. Zinc on an empty stomach commonly causes nausea — take it with food. Very high doses of vitamin A over a long period can be harmful, particularly in pregnancy. Do not take several products containing the same nutrient at once; the totals add up.

Do not take Diprobate G Plus if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers together with steroids markedly raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Live vaccines are generally avoided during significant steroid treatment. Zinc and other minerals reduce the absorption of some antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner, as high-dose vitamin E can add to its effect.

How to store Diprobate G Plus Cream

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Diprobate G Plus Cream

Take the whole daily dose in the morning with food, unless your doctor directs otherwise — this suits the body's own rhythm and helps you sleep. Carry a steroid card or note if you are on a long course. Watch your salt, sugar and weight during the course. Take it with food to reduce nausea. A varied diet remains the best source of these nutrients.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Corticosteroid and Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Systemic corticosteroid and Antioxidant / trace element supplement