Diprolene Ointment is a brand-name topical medication for treating skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and other inflammatory skin disorders. Diprolene contains betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. 

If you are affected by skin conditions, speak to your doctor about the benefits of Diprolene Ointment. For affordable treatment with Diprolene, use an online Canadian pharmacy like Canada Pharmacy Depot where you can save up to 90% on your medication. 

Diprolene Ointment is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Please do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

To use:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected skin area. Rub it in gently.
• Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Before taking Diprolene Ointment,

You should not use Diprolene if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• Skin irritation after using steroid medicine;
• Thinning of the skin where you will apply Diprolene;
• Cataracts or glaucoma;
• Diabetes;
• Liver disease;
• Adrenal gland problems; or
• Any skin infection.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

Do not use Diprolene on a child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Diprolene is not approved for use by anyone younger than 13 years old. 

Diprolene Ointment may cause serious side effects, including:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• severe skin irritation where the medicine was applied,
• signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, warmth, oozing),
• blurred vision,
• tunnel vision,
• eye pain,
• seeing halos around lights,
• slow wound healing,
• thinning skin,
• increased body hair,
• increased thirst or urination,
• dry mouth,
• fruity breath odor,
• weight gain,
• puffiness in your face,
• muscle weakness,
• tired feeling,
• depression,
• anxiety, and
• irritableness

Get medical help immediately if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Diprolene Ointment include:

• itching, redness, burning, stinging, or blistering of treated skin,
• skin bruising,
• shiny appearance, and
• redness or crusting around your hair follicles (folliculitis)
  
  

These are not all the possible side effects of Diprolene Ointment. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What happens if you miss a dose of Diprolene Ointment?

Apply for the Diprolene Ointment as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at one time.

What happens if you overdose on Diprolene Ointment?

Long-term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat, increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Is Diprolene Ointment safe to apply to children?

Do not use Diprolene on a child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Diprolene is not approved for use by anyone younger than 13 years old. 

How does Diprolene treat inflammation and itching?

Diprolene is an augmented ointment that essentially penetrates the skin more quickly than other forms of this medication. It is a highly potent corticosteroid that is thought to treat inflammation and skin conditions by affecting immune function.