Diplene AF Cream

About this Medicine

Diplene AF Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, irritation, swelling, and itching of the skin. Diplene AF Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution.

How it Works

Diplene AF Cream is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Chlorocresol. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Chlorocresol is a preservative.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

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