Diflorasone Cream Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Diflorasone diacetate 0.05%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Diflorasone Cream Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Diflorasone Cream Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply thin film 1–3 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Diflorasone Cream Contraindications
Contraindications
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Diflorasone Cream Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Diflorasone Cream Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
May increase risk of cataracts and glaucoma. Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Diflorasone Cream Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Diflorasone Cream Interactions
Not Applicable
Diflorasone Cream Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Diflorasone Cream Clinical Trials
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Diflorasone Cream Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Florone, Psorcon, Psorcon E.
Diflorasone Cream Patient Counseling
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